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BCX 279V

1980 MG Miget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

11,427 mi
Last recorded11,427 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Miget77,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 279V
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,427 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 11,427 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 8,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,595 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 7,595 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 6,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 4,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 4,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,991 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,991 miles

Offside Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,951 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 77,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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BCX 279V is a 1980 MG Miget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1980 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,328 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCX 279V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 46 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCX 279V is a 1980 MG Miget, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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