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BTH 270V

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,669 mi
Last recorded10,669 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTH 270V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 10,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 10,494 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 10,191 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 7,767 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 7,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BTH 270V is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BTH 270V, 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

How do I check the history of BTH 270V?

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What year was BTH 270V registered?

BTH 270V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is BTH 270V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTH 270V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BTH 270V have outstanding finance?

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