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KPH 778P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPH 778P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 56,568 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 56,568 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 56,568 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 56,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,389 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 55,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 54,924 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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KPH 778P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KPH 778P, 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

How do I check the history of KPH 778P?

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What year was KPH 778P registered?

KPH 778P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 September 1975.

Is KPH 778P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPH 778P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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