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KBP 545J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,104 mi
Last recorded7,104 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBP 545J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 7,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 6,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 5,925 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 5,925 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 5,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 5,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 4,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 3,746 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 3,746 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,718 miles

advise slight play in nearside front lower pinion

Pass 19 Jul 2012 2,814 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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KBP 545J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 KBP 545J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBP 545J registered?

KBP 545J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is KBP 545J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBP 545J 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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