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KLF 508N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLF 508N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,346 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside seat removed

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 84,095 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

coolant leak from header tank

Pass 24 Feb 2009 83,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,817 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 81,817 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

surface rust on vehicle structure rear leaf spring hanger bushes perished

Fail 5 Dec 2007 81,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on outer sidewalls

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

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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KLF 508N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KLF 508N, 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 KLF 508N registered?

KLF 508N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 July 1975.

Is KLF 508N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLF 508N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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