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KGK 449T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,426 mi
Last recorded26,426 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 449T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,406 miles

OIL LEAKING AROUND REAR AXLE

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Fail 7 Aug 2019 26,384 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

OIL LEAKING AROUND REAR AXLE

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,666 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 26,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,667 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 25,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 25,245 miles

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

Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 23,902 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 23,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 22,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,277 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 21,213 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

slight play in steering rack n/s

smoke coming from n/s front wireing with head lampes switch on

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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KGK 449T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 KGK 449T, 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 47 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 KGK 449T registered?

KGK 449T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 July 1979.

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