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KGW 561A

1963 Talbot Minx

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

427 mi
Last recorded427 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1963 Talbot Minx60,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGW 561A
MakeTalbot
ModelMinx
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 427 miles

very heavy underseal on under side off vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 98,704 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,704 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AREA. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS TO SILL TO FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA. (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,505 miles

complete exhaust system corroded/deteriorated and leaking slightly.

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

general corrosion and extensive plating throughout vehicle underside.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,852 miles

Both nearside and offside fronr chassis rail corroded but not within prescribed area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,838 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Both nearside and offside fronr chassis rail corroded but not within prescribed area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 97,440 miles

oil lek nearside rear hub

Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,463 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 6,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Damp showing on n/s/r backplate

n/s/r floor corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,269 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Minx?

Based on 838 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
323
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
brake recording little or no effort 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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KGW 561A is a 1963 Talbot Minx in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Talbot Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 60,132 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 Talbot Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGW 561A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 63 years old, this Talbot Minx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGW 561A registered?

KGW 561A is a 1963 Talbot Minx, first registered on 31 December 1963.

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