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KNH 464V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,195 mi
Last recorded81,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 464V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 80,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 80,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,878 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,178 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,644 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,644 miles

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,869 miles

both rear tyres perished

fuel hoses slight perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,137 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 75,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 75,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 74,549 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 74,542 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 73,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 72,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 71,952 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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KNH 464V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 KNH 464V, 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 47 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 KNH 464V?

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What year was KNH 464V registered?

KNH 464V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is KNH 464V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNH 464V shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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