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KLT 708K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,162 mi
Last recorded5,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLT 708K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 5,162 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 4,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 4,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 4,614 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 4,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 3,859 miles

Nearside Rear HAND /FOOT BRAKE JUST LIMIT

Pass 21 May 2020 3,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 3,130 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight vertical lift in king pin

Offside Front Slight vertical lift in king pin

Pass 9 May 2018 2,335 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

exhaust centre bracket rubber splitting and nut missing from clamp

noisey and worn water pump

slight oil and coolant leaks

Pass 5 May 2017 2,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 1,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 1,953 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 1,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 1,884 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 May 2013 1,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 1,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 1,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 1,612 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 1,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 1,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 1,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 983 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 869 miles

extensive welding repairs made to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2007 859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

car heavely welded and patched underneath

offside rear hand brake low efficiency

rear brake hose soft with age ferules corroded

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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KLT 708K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLT 708K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLT 708K registered?

KLT 708K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is KLT 708K safe to buy?

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