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KEF 390P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,208 mi
Last recorded95,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEF 390P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight rust on edges of floors

Fail 9 Jan 2015 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight rust on edges of floors

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,884 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,955 miles

handbrake high travel

offside engine mount has slight movement

Fail 2 Apr 2013 88,950 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake high travel

offside engine mount has slight movement

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 85,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,760 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 81,758 miles

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

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

rear brakes inbalanced

undersdie car undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,068 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 81,005 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 81,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KEF 390P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KEF 390P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEF 390P registered?

KEF 390P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 August 1975.

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