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BYT 365H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,194 mi
Last recorded95,194 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYT 365H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,194 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,451 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,450 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,394 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,999 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,999 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,336 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 92,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,907 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 91,907 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,506 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,436 miles

Battery insecure

both rear axle straps split

Fail 23 Mar 2011 90,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

both rear axle straps split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is beginning to perish

slight freeplay in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,213 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is beginning to perish

slight freeplay in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,115 miles

both rear axle straps perished

Fail 27 Sep 2008 57,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear axle straps perished

brake over all 51% just pass

play osf wheel bearing

play prop pinion

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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BYT 365H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BYT 365H, 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 BYT 365H registered?

BYT 365H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 26 June 1970.

Is BYT 365H safe to buy?

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