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KPJ 112W

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,889 mi
Last recorded73,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPJ 112W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,756 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,425 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,959 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust mount broken

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,627 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 71,627 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KPJ 112W is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPJ 112W, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KPJ 112W registered?

KPJ 112W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is KPJ 112W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPJ 112W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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