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KEC 707T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEC 707T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

reversing lamps inop

Fail 20 Jun 2022 84,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reversing lamps inop

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,757 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel hose leaking to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,243 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT LIFT ON FRONT KING PINS

O/S REAR ROAD SPRING WEAK

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS ON O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,143 miles

DAMPNESS ON N/S REAR HUB

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/S AND N/S FLOOR PANELS RUSTY

O/S REAR FOOTBRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW PERFORMANCE

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 82,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT LIFT ON N/S FRONT KINGPIN

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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KEC 707T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KEC 707T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KEC 707T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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