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KRP 585L

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,361 mi
Last recorded16,361 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRP 585L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2013 14,143 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,915 miles

noise from gearbox

Fail 3 Apr 2012 13,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

noise from gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,962 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 12,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,078 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 12,078 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

fuel pipe from front to rear inadequately supported

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,442 miles

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 585L is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 585L, 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.

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What year was KRP 585L registered?

KRP 585L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is KRP 585L safe to buy?

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