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BVH 880K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVH 880K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,470 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 56,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,274 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,621 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,092 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,038 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,844 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,786 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,777 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,832 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 33,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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BVH 880K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 BVH 880K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVH 880K registered?

BVH 880K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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