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KND 315V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,706 mi
Last recorded88,706 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKND 315V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,235 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 87,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,796 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2012 85,794 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,692 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rec corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,831 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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KND 315V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 KND 315V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KND 315V registered?

KND 315V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 July 1980.

Is KND 315V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KND 315V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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