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KLD 26V

1979 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLD 26V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,990 miles

small amount of play in o/s front and n/s front suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2012 85,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small amount of play in o/s front and n/s front suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2010 85,826 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2008 85,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,030 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 85,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,789 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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KLD 26V is a 1979 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLD 26V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLD 26V registered?

KLD 26V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is KLD 26V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLD 26V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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