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BRX 145T

1979 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,038 mi
Last recorded48,038 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 145T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 44,774 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,424 miles

slight play in king pins

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,899 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 43,899 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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BRX 145T is a 1979 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 BRX 145T, 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 47 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 BRX 145T registered?

BRX 145T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is BRX 145T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 145T shows 10 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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