MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside tyres perishing
Oil leak ()
both frt inner wheel arch panels corroding away
sump dented
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
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
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)
rear axle straps in poor condition
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
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KLL 488K safe to buy?
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