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KHG 39T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

2,488 mi
Last recorded2,488 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 39T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 2,488 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe junction covered in sealant

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil starting to leak oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet poor

Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,504 miles

Front Lower offside & nearside fulcrum pins, have permissible wear

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose is slightly deteriorating

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also offside rear, parking brake is lower in effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,744 miles

Offside steering Colum shaft has slight end float

front lower suspension offside & nearside falcon pins are slightly worn

offside & nearside front suspension king pins are slightly worn

steering Colum top bearings slightly worn offside

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,945 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front lower suspension offside & nearside falcon pins are slightly worn

offside & nearside front suspension king pins are slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,113 miles

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

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

the front offside & nearside,suspenion, lower fulcrum pins & king pins all have slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

The front offside & nearside suspension, lower fulcrum pins, & king pins all have slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,332 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

The front offside & nearside suspension, lower fulcrum pins, & king pins all have slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,406 miles

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

the front offside & nearside suspenion,lower fulcrum pins,& king pins,all have slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,516 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,369 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,344 miles

near/side front lower fulcrum pin has slight

off/side king pin lower bush,has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,228 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 86,186 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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KHG 39T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 KHG 39T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KHG 39T registered?

KHG 39T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is KHG 39T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHG 39T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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