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KKH 848N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKH 848N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner steering inner joint play both side

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,855 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,855 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,744 miles

Welding repairs covered in thick underseal.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,744 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Bonnet not secure.

Welding repairs covered in thick underseal.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 5,364 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 63 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 62 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 99,402 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 99,401 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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KKH 848N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKH 848N, 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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What year was KKH 848N registered?

KKH 848N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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