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HKF 275D

1979 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,199 mi
Last recorded20,199 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKF 275D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden suspension fouling exhaust system. (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor of vehicle corroded as marked (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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HKF 275D is a 1979 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 HKF 275D, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HKF 275D registered?

HKF 275D is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HKF 275D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKF 275D shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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