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KFR 714N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,539 mi
Last recorded47,539 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFR 714N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,054 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 41,558 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 39,581 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 39,580 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,397 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 36,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 34,624 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,905 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,117 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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KFR 714N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KFR 714N, 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 KFR 714N registered?

KFR 714N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 April 1975.

Is KFR 714N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFR 714N shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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