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KKJ 285L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,172 mi
Last recorded39,172 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKJ 285L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 39,155 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,074 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 39,073 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,961 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 38,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 38,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 38,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 38,380 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 38,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,304 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,676 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

offside front wheel bearing starting to wear

Fail 19 May 2009 34,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

fuel tank dented

screen starting to mist

throttle pedal missing

Pass 19 May 2009 34,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

fuel tank dented

screen starting to mist

throttle pedal missing

Pass 28 May 2008 32,644 miles

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

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 30 May 2007 31,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,250 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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KKJ 285L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKJ 285L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KKJ 285L registered?

KKJ 285L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is KKJ 285L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKJ 285L shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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