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KGP 257K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,092 mi
Last recorded6,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGP 257K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 6,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 5,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 5,287 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 5,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn lower trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 4,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 4,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 3,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 3,684 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 3,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 2,267 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2018 1,406 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 1,405 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure O/S/F (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 2,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 880 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 3 miles

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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KGP 257K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGP 257K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGP 257K registered?

KGP 257K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is KGP 257K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGP 257K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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