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KLL 279N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,423 mi
Last recorded8,423 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 279N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 8,423 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slightly, from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play os and ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 8,420 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO OS AND NS LOWER TRUNIONS

Wheel bearing has slight play OS AND NS FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 8,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 8,417 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 8,276 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 8,276 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush CAUSING NOISE FROM NSR SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,181 miles

FLUID LEAK FROM OSR BRAKE DRUM

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 8,171 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT CHASSIS FIXING BOLT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FLUID LEAK FROM OSR BRAKE DRUM

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,955 miles

PLAY TO BOTH FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES

Fail 15 Jun 2017 7,952 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PLAY TO BOTH FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES

Pass 16 Jun 2016 7,730 miles

EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK FROM OSR BRAKE DRUM

REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT HUBS

Fail 3 Jun 2016 7,728 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel EXCESSIVE LIFT (2.1.2b)

EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK FROM OSR BRAKE DRUM

REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT HUBS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,447 miles

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

rear diff pinion seal leaking

slight oil elak from rear shock absorbers

Pass 11 Jun 2014 7,121 miles

Slight oil leak from O/S/R hub .

Slight oil leak from both rear shock absorbers .

Slight play in both front wheel bearings .

Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,683 miles

play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2013 6,682 miles

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

play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jun 2012 5,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2012 5,935 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak from dif pinion seal .

Water pump leaking .

Pass 1 Jul 2010 3,265 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 3,264 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KLL 279N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLL 279N, 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 KLL 279N registered?

KLL 279N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 June 1975.

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