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BVX 90L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,815 mi
Last recorded26,815 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 90L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,641 miles

Heavy under seal

Fail 22 Oct 2019 24,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Heavy under seal

Nearside Front Corrosion to floor pan / inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,574 miles

Heavy under seal

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 24,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Heavy under seal

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 24,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,100 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,774 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 23,762 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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BVX 90L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 BVX 90L, 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 53 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 BVX 90L registered?

BVX 90L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is BVX 90L safe to buy?

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