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KKL 146V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKL 146V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,433 miles

Nearside front inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,667 miles

Nearside front inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 7 Aug 2019 72,667 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,954 miles

Nearside front inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,046 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,304 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,244 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,781 miles

n/s/front inner wing to bulkhead corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,730 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2008 67,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 65,785 miles

as failure (tested 22/05/2007)

Fail 22 May 2007 65,785 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.inner wings corroded under bonnet †2.brake pipes starting to corrode under bonnet †3.n/s/f brake flexy perished †4.front shock absorbers damp

5.o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge †6.fuel tank corroded †7.rear shackell bushes perished †8.front valance corroded and holed

Pass 23 May 2006 63,191 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 62,850 miles

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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KKL 146V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 KKL 146V, 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 46 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 KKL 146V registered?

KKL 146V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 May 1980.

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