MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,178 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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