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KMA 462T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,547 mi
Last recorded64,547 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMA 462T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper trunion has slight play

Offside Front king pin bushs have slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,503 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,603 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Over flow pipe on carburettor split

Fail 13 May 2011 59,595 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both front tyres sidewalls cracked

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Over flow pipe on carburettor split

Pass 7 May 2010 57,526 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls slightly cracked

Slight dampness around offside rear brake back plate

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar outer linkage

Pass 22 May 2009 55,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,607 miles

Corrosion on front panel

Pass 25 May 2007 52,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion starting front panel

Pass 17 May 2006 50,567 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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KMA 462T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KMA 462T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KMA 462T registered?

KMA 462T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 February 1979.

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