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KOX 923W

1981 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,575 mi
Last recorded88,575 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOX 923W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,575 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (Rear most bracket) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed underneath not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 88,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 87,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 87,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 87,255 miles

excessive under seal under car body

Pass 15 May 2012 86,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 86,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake discs rusty

nearside outer sill weak

offside front chasis repair has heavy sealer

under body heavy undersealed

Fail 10 May 2010 86,421 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake discs rusty

nearside outer sill weak

under body heavy undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,249 miles

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

vehicle had extensive welding repairs carried out acceptable at test

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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KOX 923W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 KOX 923W, 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 45 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 KOX 923W registered?

KOX 923W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for KOX 923W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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