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KGB 114T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,401 mi
Last recorded79,401 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGB 114T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 79,401 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 78,556 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,882 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,743 miles

F/N/S tyre is on 2mm

F/O/S tyre is on 2.5mm

Fail 12 Aug 2008 73,710 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,708 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 69,697 miles

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?

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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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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What year was KGB 114T registered?

KGB 114T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 September 1978.

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