MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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.
offside floor area corroded outside any prescribed area.
rear exhaust mounting broken.
some lift in nearside kingpin.
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.
DRIVERS SEAT BELT REEL FITTED SO THAT THE BELT IS AWKWARD TO USE
REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
as previously advised.
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.
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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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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