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KPH 698K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,696 mi
Last recorded89,696 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPH 698K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,696 miles

Appears to be VERY slight clonking noise from front suspension/underside area, when braking

Fail 12 Jun 2017 89,587 miles

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake application uneven across the axle N/S performance too low (3.7.D.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S/R performance very low (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 89,329 miles

Appears to be slight brake bind at O/S/R

Appears to be slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Clonking noise from front end area (appears to be O/S/F suspension/brake area)

O/S/R service brake performance low

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,316 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Appears to be slight brake bind at O/S/R

Appears to be slight noise starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Clonking noise from front end area (appears to be O/S/F suspension/brake area)

O/S/R service brake performance low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,036 miles

Appears to be slight w/bearing noise starting at N/S/R wheel, when spun

Slight brake bind at O/S/R

Slight brake imbalance at front brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 88,009 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 87,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 85,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,849 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 78,849 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 May 2007 78,829 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 78,829 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KPH 698K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 KPH 698K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPH 698K registered?

KPH 698K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is KPH 698K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPH 698K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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