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KNE 397V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,337 mi
Last recorded36,337 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNE 397V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,337 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 36,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,151 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 36,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 35,525 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 35,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 May 2017 34,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 34,454 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 34,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 34,413 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,413 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2008 34,109 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2008 34,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2007 34,097 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake pads verlow /discs corrodid [witnessed during rack gaitor renewal] - some play at nearside top trunnion - handbrake travel high

rear corner of offside outer sill corrodid near to l/limit

Pass 14 May 2007 34,097 miles

front brake pads verlow /discs corrodid [witnessed during rack gaitor renewal] - some play at nearside top trunnion - handbrake travel high

rear corner of offside outer sill corrodid near to l/limit

Fail 19 Feb 2007 34,095 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

foot brake spongy /front brake pads appear very low suggest wheels off inspec tion

hand brake travel high

rear corner of offside outer sill corrodid near to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2005 34,077 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 34,077 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KNE 397V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNE 397V, 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.

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KNE 397V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 March 1980.

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