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B555 BOH

1984 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,755 mi
Last recorded38,755 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 BOH
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 38,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,755 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 38,755 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,748 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front upper and lower trunions slight play

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,205 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,912 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,530 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,255 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,248 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 31,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,713 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,668 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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B555 BOH is a 1984 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B555 BOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 42 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B555 BOH is a 1984 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B555 BOH shows 18 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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