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KNT 681W

1980 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,382 mi
Last recorded82,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNT 681W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,382 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn left and right hand trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bump stop damaged

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

hazard light switch faulty

Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive above 4.5% limit (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing found and re- fitted (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn left and right hand trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bump stop damaged

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bump stop missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U/J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

hazard light switch faulty

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,225 miles

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

general surface corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2019 82,225 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,209 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,116 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres tread cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,591 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 81,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,208 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2008 74,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 44,454 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 43,796 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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KNT 681W is a 1980 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KNT 681W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNT 681W registered?

KNT 681W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 8 September 1980.

Is KNT 681W safe to buy?

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