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KMS 405S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,861 mi
Last recorded82,861 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMS 405S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,323 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 82,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 14 May 2009 81,739 miles

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
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KMS 405S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 KMS 405S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KMS 405S?

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What year was KMS 405S registered?

KMS 405S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is KMS 405S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMS 405S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KMS 405S have outstanding finance?

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