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BYV 103H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1274cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,872 mi
Last recorded22,872 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYV 103H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,274cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,872 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 22,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 20,213 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,117 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 20,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,904 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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BYV 103H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BYV 103H, 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

How do I check the history of BYV 103H?

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What year was BYV 103H registered?

BYV 103H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is BYV 103H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYV 103H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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