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KBF 503N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,181 mi
Last recorded84,181 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBF 503N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 84,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn slight play detected ()

Fail 4 May 2018 84,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked loose bolt (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged multiple cuts (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure also chaffing on bodywork (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn slight play detected ()

Pass 4 May 2017 83,796 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel below radiator corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank has traces of leak but not leaking at time of testing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,796 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion front panel below radiator corroded/holed (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank has traces of leak but not leaking at time of testing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,272 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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KBF 503N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KBF 503N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KBF 503N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 June 1975.

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