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BOM 188V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,178 mi
Last recorded59,178 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOM 188V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2017 55,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,756 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,715 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 51,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,643 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 43,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,288 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,515 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,515 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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BOM 188V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOM 188V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOM 188V registered?

BOM 188V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BOM 188V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOM 188V shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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