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BYN 168H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,341 mi
Last recorded29,341 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 168H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

both front kingpins have slight lift in lower bearing

Pass 16 May 2017 29,334 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front kingpins have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 29,334 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 55% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front kingpins have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 29,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,953 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,994 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,502 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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BYN 168H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BYN 168H, 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 BYN 168H registered?

BYN 168H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 21 July 1970.

Is BYN 168H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYN 168H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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