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KLH 288K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

376 mi
Last recorded376 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLH 288K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 376 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 350 miles

engine missfire

Fail 15 Dec 2015 350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine missfire

Pass 23 Jul 2014 342 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers detriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers detriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 273 miles

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

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

all suspension bushes perished

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Apr 2011 269 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

handbrake unit has slight lateral play

Pass 20 Apr 2010 110 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear back plates damp

Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,501 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 15,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 14,941 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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KLH 288K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 KLH 288K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KLH 288K registered?

KLH 288K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is KLH 288K safe to buy?

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