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KAA 43S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,492 mi
Last recorded87,492 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAA 43S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,909 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,907 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 May 2012 83,791 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 83,750 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KAA 43S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAA 43S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAA 43S?

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What year was KAA 43S registered?

KAA 43S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is KAA 43S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAA 43S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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