MOT Status
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79,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower king pin slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
General underside corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie arm balljoints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front slight brake bind
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
general under body corrosion
Offside front sill corroded
slight corrosion offside front floor/sill
slight play in offside trunion
lift offside front kingpin
offside front sill corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
engine missfire
handbrake travel
slight play offside front trunion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
engine missfire
handbrake travel
slight play offside front trunion
all under body heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
bonnet stay missing
nsf trunion displaying slight play
vehicle had extensive welding repairs
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
bonnet stay missing
nsf trunion displaying slight play
vehicle had extensive welding repairs
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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KLM 276K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 KLM 276K, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KLM 276K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.
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