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BWV 678L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWV 678L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 54,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside floor corroded next to sill

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 54,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside floor corroded next to sill

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,645 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has 2mm approx' lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber broken.

offside under floor area corroded outside of any prescribed area.

Pass 15 May 2017 53,390 miles

offside floor area corroded outside any prescribed area.

rear exhaust mounting broken.

some lift in nearside kingpin.

Fail 10 May 2017 53,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside floor area corroded outside any prescribed area.

rear exhaust mounting broken.

some lift in nearside kingpin.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,106 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT REEL FITTED SO THAT THE BELT IS AWKWARD TO USE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 20 Aug 2015 53,105 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

driver's seat belt reel fitted so that the belt is awkward to use.

rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,234 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,728 miles

both rear trailing arm trailing arm straps breaking up

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch area outside prescribed area

corrosion offsied floor outside prescribed area

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age (13 years old)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,728 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear trailing arm trailing arm straps breaking up

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch area outside prescribed area

corrosion offsied floor outside prescribed area

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age (13 years old)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,558 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,172 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,887 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 50,887 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,318 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 50,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,277 miles

as previously advised.

Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,277 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some wear in offside King pin.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,801 miles

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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BWV 678L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BWV 678L, 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.

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BWV 678L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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