MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,401 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested Due to overall condition of vehicle and overall safety concerns (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing washer damaged (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Shock damper mounting areas as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Shock damper mounting areas as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting area as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Shock damper mounting areas as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Gearbox/prop shaft turret as marked, area is also holed badly due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front chassis legs as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor at leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill area near leaf spring mounting full of body filler and expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both front inner wheel arch/foot wells are corroded badly but are not within a prescribed area at time of inspection
Engine idle speed is higher than normal but is acceptable
Offside Floor area is rotted and holed but is not within a prescribed area at time of inspection
Rear suspension/wheel bearings etc have not been tested due to condition of vehicle and for safety concerns
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both door opening areas at sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Top radiator return hose is secured by use of a cable tie
It is of the testers opinion that this vehicle is not to be driven away and that the vehicle must be transported
Central Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
F/N/S tyre is on 2mm
F/O/S tyre is on 2.5mm
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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KGB 114T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 KGB 114T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KGB 114T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 September 1978.
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