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BYE 902H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,072 mi
Last recorded69,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 902H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 69,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,314 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 68,290 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened droplink fouling lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven lower (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,086 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,936 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,680 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,599 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,475 miles

mainbeam warning light not working

Pass 6 May 2011 67,308 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 67,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 67,169 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 66,435 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

main beam signal light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2008 65,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

main beam signal light not working

Pass 4 May 2007 62,497 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wheel bearings slight play but not to excess

Pass 3 May 2006 58,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BYE 902H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 BYE 902H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYE 902H registered?

BYE 902H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 9 April 1970.

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