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KJK 177P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,159 mi
Last recorded21,159 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJK 177P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,159 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 21,159 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,064 miles

offside outer front sill damaged

nearside outer lower sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 21,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

nearside outer lower sill corroded

offside outer front sill damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,816 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 20,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,682 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 20,680 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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KJK 177P is a 1976 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 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 KJK 177P, 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 50 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 KJK 177P registered?

KJK 177P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 January 1976.

Is KJK 177P safe to buy?

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