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BSS 304M

1973 MG Miget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,615 mi
Last recorded15,615 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Miget20,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 304M
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 15,613 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,372 miles

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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BSS 304M is a 1973 MG Miget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 20,920 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSS 304M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSS 304M registered?

BSS 304M is a 1973 MG Miget, first registered on 19 September 1973.

Is BSS 304M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSS 304M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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