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BPM 914K

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPM 914K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,342 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper rubber in poor condition

numerous oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,282 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside wiper blade damaged but clears screen

Oil leak ()

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Sep 2015 98,211 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside slight leak steering gaiter

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front floor areas rusty and holed

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 97,845 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 96,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,326 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 94,544 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,544 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,532 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 93,522 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,967 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 92,962 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,521 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 91,721 miles

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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BPM 914K is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPM 914K, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPM 914K registered?

BPM 914K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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