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KHU 508P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,868 mi
Last recorded57,868 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHU 508P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 57,868 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,827 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front prop shaft joint worn badly.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 51,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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
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KHU 508P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KHU 508P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KHU 508P registered?

KHU 508P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 December 1975.

Is KHU 508P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHU 508P shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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