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KEK 695J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEK 695J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,405 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,556 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,702 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,251 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,259 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 71,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 69,920 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 68,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,561 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear beam axle (2.4.A.3)

n/s rack gaitor

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,714 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,714 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,212 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,618 miles

windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,122 miles

windscreen cracked outside of wiper sweep

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,825 miles

offside windscreen cracked [unswept area]

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,204 miles

offside of windscreen cracked [unswept area]

oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,201 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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KEK 695J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KEK 695J, 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 KEK 695J registered?

KEK 695J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is KEK 695J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEK 695J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KEK 695J have outstanding finance?

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