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KGJ 988K

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGJ 988K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 42,224 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 42,207 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (forward of lower suspension arm) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (rearward of lower suspension arm) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 40,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,508 miles

Exhaust hanger clamp loose.

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Slight exhaust blow.(down pipe clamp)

Fail 9 Aug 2018 40,508 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hanger clamp loose.

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Slight exhaust blow.(down pipe clamp)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,757 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 39,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,326 miles

complete floor and chassis smeared with thick underseal and grease

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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KGJ 988K is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGJ 988K, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGJ 988K registered?

KGJ 988K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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