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KOU 213P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,572 mi
Last recorded71,572 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOU 213P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,572 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,570 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre condition

Pass 31 May 2017 70,984 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 May 2017 70,981 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rear axle (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 70,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,856 miles

Signs of slight corrosion lower edge of offside sill.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,844 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,740 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,727 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,727 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 70,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,488 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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KOU 213P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 KOU 213P, 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 50 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 KOU 213P registered?

KOU 213P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 February 1976.

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