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KEV 590J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 590J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,512 miles

advise brake imbalance to offside rear.

advise nearside front king pin lower bush some play.

advise steering rack offside inner joint slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,037 miles

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 (155 R13) (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,037 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)

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 (155 R13) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,947 miles

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

play in n/s front lower trunion joint

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,858 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 95,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,992 miles

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering arm.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,969 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,772 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 93,772 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,506 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 93,506 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,268 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 93,268 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 92,970 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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KEV 590J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 KEV 590J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KEV 590J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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