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KJW 53P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,747 mi
Last recorded9,747 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJW 53P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 9,747 miles

slight lift/play in both front lower trunions.

Pass 22 May 2020 8,880 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

slight lift/play in offside front lower trunion

Pass 15 May 2019 5,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight lift/play in offside king pin/lower trunion.

Pass 17 May 2018 4,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 3,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 2,093 miles

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

slight play in steering column sliding shaft joint.

Pass 6 May 2015 567 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,972 miles

Front to rear brake pipe has a few clips and touches chassis

Oil cooler braided hose touches passenger side front brake pipe and chassis

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 23,972 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front to rear brake pipe has a few clips and touches chassis

Oil cooler braided hose touches passenger side front brake pipe and chassis

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 21,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 21,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,391 miles

Oil leak

dent in fuel tank

raised rpm to 1,500 to pass emissions

slight play in n/s/f top and bottom king pin's

Pass 16 May 2011 18,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,528 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 16,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 15,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,542 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 15,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,744 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 14,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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KJW 53P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJW 53P, 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.

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KJW 53P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1975.

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