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BRD 328B

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,500 mi
Last recorded89,500 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 328B
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,500 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,327 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,328 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 87,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2010 87,154 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 87,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 87,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,154 miles

advise rear brakes require service

off side kingpin worn,not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 May 2006 87,154 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 87,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BRD 328B is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BRD 328B, 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

How do I check the history of BRD 328B?

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What year was BRD 328B registered?

BRD 328B is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is BRD 328B safe to buy?

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