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BWG 314T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,108 mi
Last recorded4,108 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWG 314T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 4,108 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

play in front steering trunions

Fail 30 Apr 2019 4,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

play in front steering trunions

Pass 25 Apr 2018 2,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in front steering trunions

play in steering rack end offside

Fail 23 Apr 2018 2,030 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in front steering trunions

play in steering rack end offside

Pass 3 May 2017 99,329 miles

play in nearside trunion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 86,387 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 86,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 84,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,344 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,098 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,147 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust mounting slightly worn n/s

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,966 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

slight play in rear leaf spring rear bushes

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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BWG 314T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BWG 314T, 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.

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What year was BWG 314T registered?

BWG 314T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is BWG 314T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWG 314T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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