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KGM 298P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,128 mi
Last recorded74,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGM 298P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,128 miles

Offside Front slight play in trunion

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear corrosion to rear most inner sills but not within prescribed area

Fail 26 Aug 2017 73,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear corrosion to inner rear most wheel arches not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2014 73,507 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 73,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust hitting body

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,838 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust hitting body

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,664 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure, fouling clutch pipe. mot failure item spring 2012.

bonnet v.difficult to open, cable may fail. rectify asap.

both rear leading spring mounts starting to corrode

evidence of o/s/r tyre inner sidewall fouling inner wheelarch.rectify asap.

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r road spring weak, starting to sag.

slight play i8n both front wheel bearings.

slight play in o/s inner track rod joint.

steering wheel in wrong position.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure, fouling clutch pipe. mot failure item spring 2012.

bonnet v.difficult to open, cable may fail. rectify asap.

both rear leading spring mounts starting to corrode

evidence of o/s/r tyre inner sidewall fouling inner wheelarch.rectify asap.

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r road spring weak, starting to sag.

slight play i8n both front wheel bearings.

slight play in o/s inner track rod joint.

steering wheel in wrong position.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,440 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,821 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,801 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,718 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 71,718 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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KGM 298P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 KGM 298P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGM 298P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 September 1975.

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