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KDT 839P

1975 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,920 mi
Last recorded97,920 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDT 839P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,920 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 97,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 97,866 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,802 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,483 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corroded

ns floor corroded in non prescribed area

ns rear inner valance corroded

slight play in trunion and king pin bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2017 97,269 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam bad earth ? (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

ns floor corroded in non prescribed area

ns rear inner valance corroded

slight play in trunion and king pin bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,869 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 95,228 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Radiator leaking + Heater hose splitting at valve + Front prop u/j has wear + Gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 May 2008 95,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

radiator leak + heater hose at valve splitting + both propshaft u/j worn + gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2006 94,856 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2006 94,833 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Diff pinion oil seal continually dripping

Pass 5 May 2005 94,486 miles
Fail 3 May 2005 94,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KDT 839P is a 1975 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 KDT 839P, 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 51 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 KDT 839P registered?

KDT 839P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 13 November 1975.

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