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BPA 632T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,494 mi
Last recorded47,494 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 632T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,494 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber broken

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has 1 x rubber broken

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,351 miles

1 x exhaust bracket is loose but exhaust is still supported

1 x exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is still supported

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2018 47,351 miles

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

1 x exhaust bracket is loose but exhaust is still supported

1 x exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is still supported

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,053 miles

1 x exhaust rubber is broken but exhaust is still supported

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,053 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

1 x exhaust rubber is broken but exhaust is still supported

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,919 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear exhaust support damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear exhaust support damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,639 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber broken but the exhaust sytem is still suported

Fail 19 Apr 2012 46,639 miles

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

1x rear exhaust rubber broken but the exhaust sytem is still suported

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,449 miles

Nearside front steering tie rod to rack joint has slight play

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hangers have slight deteriation

Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,449 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front steering tie rod to rack joint has slight play

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hangers have slight deteriation

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,049 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 46,048 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 45,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,972 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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BPA 632T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPA 632T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPA 632T registered?

BPA 632T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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