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KFA 58V

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,384 mi
Last recorded70,384 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFA 58V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,384 miles

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

under car covered in wax oil.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under car covered in wax oil.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,436 miles

some wear in king pins

somecorrosion on front floors

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,347 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,083 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2006 69,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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KFA 58V is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 KFA 58V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFA 58V?

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What year was KFA 58V registered?

KFA 58V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is KFA 58V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFA 58V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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