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KLM 276K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,698 mi
Last recorded79,698 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 276K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,698 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 79,461 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,634 miles

Offside front sill corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 79,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,624 miles

slight corrosion offside front floor/sill

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,585 miles

slight play in offside trunion

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,581 miles

lift offside front kingpin

offside front sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 79,429 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,429 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,343 miles

engine missfire

handbrake travel

slight play offside front trunion

Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,172 miles

all under body heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,974 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 78,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,020 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,418 miles

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?

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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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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