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KBC 162K

1993 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,364 mi
Last recorded68,364 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 MG Midget17,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBC 162K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,364 miles

carbs need balancing

engine is running slightly rich

front suspension slightly soft

slight play in top steering column bush

steel brake pipes to both front flexible hoses slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2010 68,353 miles

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

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

carbs need balancing

engine is running slightly rich

slight play in top steering column bush

steel brake pipes to both front flexible hoses slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 66,906 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 63,573 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 63,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,848 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 62,620 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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KBC 162K is a 1993 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 17,454 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 KBC 162K, 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 33 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KBC 162K registered?

KBC 162K is a 1993 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is KBC 162K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBC 162K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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