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KNH 530V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,208 mi
Last recorded80,208 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 530V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,197 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 79,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 77,345 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,447 miles

n s o s steering rack slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,447 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n s o s steering rack slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in trunion

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper stud (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper stud (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower slight play in trunion

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust mountings broken exhaust still secure

front valance heavily corroded and damaged

nearside floor pan corroded and holed not in load bearing area

vehicle undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 12 Jun 2015 71,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust mountings broken exhaust still secure

front valance heavily corroded and damaged

nearside floor pan corroded and holed not in load bearing area

vehicle undersealed making inspection difficult

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 530V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 KNH 530V, 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.

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What year was KNH 530V registered?

KNH 530V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is KNH 530V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNH 530V shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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