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KRP 151L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRP 151L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,398 miles

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

slight play in handbrake compensator,

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,325 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,325 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,112 miles

slight lift in nearside trunion

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,050 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 85,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 85,048 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KRP 151L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 KRP 151L, 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 53 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 KRP 151L registered?

KRP 151L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is KRP 151L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRP 151L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KRP 151L have outstanding finance?

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