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KHG 396T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,102 mi
Last recorded77,102 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 396T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 77,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in boot

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

exhaust system has slight blow

n/s/f brake pipes pitted

n/s/f chasis corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f anti role bar bushes perished

play in n/s/f steering system

Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in boot

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

exhaust system has slight blow

n/s/f brake pipes pitted

n/s/f chasis corroded

n/s/f hub has slight play

o/s/f and n/s/f anti role bar bushes perished

play in n/s/f steering system

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,614 miles

heavy underseal over welded repairs .

o/s windscreen marked .

Fail 5 Jun 2013 76,614 miles

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

heavy underseal over welded repairs .

o/s windscreen marked .

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,187 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 76,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,888 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,598 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f + o/s/f king pins slight play - n/s = o/s rack slight play -n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished - o/s/f sill corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,339 miles

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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KHG 396T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 KHG 396T, 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 48 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 KHG 396T registered?

KHG 396T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for KHG 396T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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