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KBX 710P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,622 mi
Last recorded16,622 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBX 710P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,622 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,543 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

entire underside of vehicle has undergone major welding repairs and painted with thick underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

front axle different sized tyres from rear axle

nearside engine mount bolt loose

nearside rear bump stop mount holed/corroded

valance between front chassis legs not tied / atached too radiator panel

Fail 29 Apr 2009 16,431 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

fuel tank possibly leaking when full

underside of vehicle showing corrosion and painted with thick underseal

Pass 9 May 2008 14,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,113 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 14,101 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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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KBX 710P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBX 710P, 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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KBX 710P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 October 1975.

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