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BPV 81T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,816 mi
Last recorded10,816 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPV 81T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,816 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 10,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 10,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 10,299 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 9,862 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 9,862 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 9,457 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 9,457 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 7,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 6,973 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 6,973 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 6,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 6,883 miles

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

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

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2010 6,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,730 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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BPV 81T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 BPV 81T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPV 81T registered?

BPV 81T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BPV 81T safe to buy?

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