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KDR 288P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,571 mi
Last recorded6,571 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDR 288P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 6,571 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 6,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL TYRE VALVES PERISHED

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 4,879 miles

Front bumper jagged edge

Rear bumper jagged edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 4,879 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front bumper jagged edge

Rear bumper jagged edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 4,872 miles

fan belt very poor

o/s/f king pin slight movement

Pass 23 Jul 2013 4,732 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 4,730 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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KDR 288P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 KDR 288P, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDR 288P registered?

KDR 288P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 July 1976.

Is KDR 288P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDR 288P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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