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KMY 817K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,535 mi
Last recorded15,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMY 817K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,535 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 15,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 15,043 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,875 miles

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,front suspension,springs

Fail 26 Jul 2018 14,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,front suspension,springs

Pass 21 Jun 2017 14,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion rear axle,shockers,front suspension,springs

Pass 7 Jul 2016 13,390 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel hoses at rear under car perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2012 11,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 10,850 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,270 miles

fuel hoses at rear perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,980 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 6,977 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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KMY 817K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green 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 KMY 817K, 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 KMY 817K?

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What year was KMY 817K registered?

KMY 817K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 24 September 1971.

Is KMY 817K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMY 817K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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