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KMV 17K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,590 mi
Last recorded21,590 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMV 17K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,590 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,205 miles

front floors corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 21,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front floors corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r floor panel has small rust holes. handbrake requires adjustment.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,285 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

slight play in propshaft

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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KMV 17K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KMV 17K, 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

How do I check the history of KMV 17K?

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What year was KMV 17K registered?

KMV 17K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is KMV 17K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMV 17K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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