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KGE 262T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGE 262T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 68,154 miles
Fail 9 May 2010 68,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

oil leak's from engine;differential; nearside rear hub

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,888 miles

hand brake rubber mounting startin to perish

o/sn/s lower trunions slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,863 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 68,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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
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KGE 262T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KGE 262T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGE 262T registered?

KGE 262T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is KGE 262T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGE 262T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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