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BON 947K

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

776 mi
Last recorded776 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBON 947K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 704 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 565 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 559 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BON 947K is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 BON 947K, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BON 947K?

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What year was BON 947K registered?

BON 947K is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is BON 947K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BON 947K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BON 947K have outstanding finance?

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