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KEH 581K

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,643 mi
Last recorded72,643 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEH 581K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 72,643 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,643 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Corrosion to O/S Door step area.

Fuel pump wiring poorly secured.

Slight wear in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 5 May 2016 72,643 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump. (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Corrosion to O/S 'B' Pillar area (at base).

Lift in N/S/F King pin.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

Wear in steering colomn upper bush area.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 72,643 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Slight play in propshaft universal joints

slight play in both king pins

slight play in both trunions

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,643 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Slight play in propshaft universal joints

slight play in both king pins

slight play in both trunions

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,456 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,056 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,599 miles

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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KEH 581K is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 KEH 581K, 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 55 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 KEH 581K registered?

KEH 581K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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