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KDN 490L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,293 mi
Last recorded14,293 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDN 490L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 14,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,292 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 14,292 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 14,266 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,847 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 13,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,178 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 13,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

o/s wiper blade needs att

Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,269 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 12,269 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2006 11,507 miles

play in o/s/f upper & lower trunion bushes

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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KDN 490L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 KDN 490L, 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 54 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 KDN 490L registered?

KDN 490L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is KDN 490L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDN 490L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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