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KAU 431N

1997 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,679 mi
Last recorded45,679 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Midget38,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 431N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,679 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 43,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,816 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 42,814 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 42,349 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 42,154 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 41,727 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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KAU 431N is a 1997 MG Midget in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,718 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 KAU 431N, 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 29 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAU 431N?

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What year was KAU 431N registered?

KAU 431N is a 1997 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is KAU 431N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 431N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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