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BPO 384L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 384L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,318 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,299 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,238 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,180 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,988 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,988 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 46,189 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 46,189 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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BPO 384L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 BPO 384L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPO 384L registered?

BPO 384L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is BPO 384L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 384L shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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