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KLL 488K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,621 mi
Last recorded27,621 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 488K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,621 miles

Nearside tyres perishing

Oil leak ()

both frt inner wheel arch panels corroding away

sump dented

Fail 6 Dec 2017 27,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside tyres perishing

Oil leak ()

both frt inner wheel arch panels corroding away

sump dented

Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,835 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perishing

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements

front metal brake back plates badly corroded

heavy corrosion across the whole of the vehicle

heavy corrosion to nearside front chassis/subframe at roll bar fixing point

offside headlamp slightly dim

play in offside front top suspension joint

Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,604 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,901 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 25,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,127 miles

rear axle straps in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2014 25,127 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear axle straps in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2012 24,051 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 24,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,899 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,621 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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KLL 488K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KLL 488K, 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 KLL 488K registered?

KLL 488K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 March 1972.

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