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KOH 318P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOH 318P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 59,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 59,320 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,701 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,432 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside weaker (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2017 57,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,079 miles

Front brake pipes loose

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush trunion (2.5.A.3a)

front carb. seeping slightly

Pass 26 May 2015 56,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,514 miles

front suspension anti roll bar, offside link lower nut loose

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,871 miles

front anti- roll- bar, offside link nut slightly loose.

nearside door mirror loose ?

nearside windscreen washer, aim poor.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

gearbox oil leak?

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,730 miles

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

rear lamps lens loose , screws missing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,051 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,500 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear foot & handbrake efforts weak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,329 miles

please see original vt32 issued 08/04/2006

Fail 7 Apr 2006 43,324 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel tank & pipe corroded

has had a roll bar fitted / removed resulting in four holes near seat belt mounts , recommend re-fit or have holes repaired

nearside front floor has a corrosion hole

oil leaks

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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KOH 318P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 KOH 318P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KOH 318P registered?

KOH 318P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 September 1975.

Is KOH 318P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOH 318P shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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