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BSA 521N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,506 mi
Last recorded90,506 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSA 521N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,506 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at front (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,284 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 89,265 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 89,061 miles

corrosion at rear of n/s/f wheel arch and at n/s inner sill/floor [non-prescribed areas]

Fail 31 May 2006 89,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion at rear of n/s/f wheel arch and at n/s inner sill/floor [non-prescribed areas]

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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BSA 521N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 BSA 521N, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSA 521N?

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What year was BSA 521N registered?

BSA 521N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 26 August 1974.

Is BSA 521N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSA 521N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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