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KNN 136V

1979 MG Miget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,434 mi
Last recorded77,434 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1979 MG Miget59,859 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNN 136V
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 77,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

main beam stalk worn

nsf tyre perished

nsf wheel arch corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine missfire

main beam stalk worn

nsf osf inner wings corroded

nsf tyre perished

nsr osr wheel arch corrision

osf lower arm bolts to anti roll bracket

Fail 3 May 2014 77,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

nsf osf inner wings corroded

nsf tyre perished

nsr osr wheel arch corrision

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine missfire

main beam stalk worn

osf lower arm bolts to anti roll bracket

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,120 miles

n/s/ boot lid not closing down properly

o/s/wiper arm loose in it's housing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/ boot lid not closing down properly

o/s/wiper arm loose in it's housing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,981 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

nsf osf bump stops perished

nsf wng corrision

nsr wheel arch corrision

osf lower trunion grease cap missing

osr wheel arch corrision

Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nsf wing corrision

nsr arch corision

nsr spring hanger corrision

osr spring hanger corrision

osr wheel arch corrision

Fail 24 Apr 2010 76,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nsr osr inner spring hangers corrision

nsr wheel arch corrision

Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,758 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nsr osr inner spring hangers corrision

nsr wheel arch corrision

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,622 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F floor corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight play in O/S lower joint

Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F floor corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight play in O/S lower joint

Pass 8 May 2008 76,603 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 76,595 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf inner wing corroded

osf lower suspension joint worn

Pass 1 May 2007 76,563 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 76,563 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 76,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 76,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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KNN 136V is a 1979 MG Miget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,859 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNN 136V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KNN 136V is a 1979 MG Miget, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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