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BYL 259H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,504 mi
Last recorded79,504 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 259H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,242 miles

slight movement in nearside front king pin

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,206 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 79,079 miles

advise both front tyres on 3mm.

advise nearside rear tyre on 2/3mm and starting to perish.

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm.

advise slight play in both sides lower trunions.

Pass 22 May 2012 79,051 miles

advise all tyres getting low

Pass 14 May 2011 79,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,909 miles

advise slight play in nearside front king pin

advise slight run out on front brakes.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,850 miles

advise slight corrosion forming to underside. vehicle stands lenghthy time.

Pass 4 May 2007 78,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,724 miles

advise o/s/f tyre getting low. †advise n/s/r tyre getting low. †advise slight lift in king pins.

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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BYL 259H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BYL 259H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYL 259H registered?

BYL 259H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 17 June 1970.

Is BYL 259H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYL 259H shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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