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KRY 514P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,022 mi
Last recorded2,022 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRY 514P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 2,022 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 2,022 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams main beam affected operation (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure and leaking (1.1.12 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 2,004 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 1,952 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 1,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 1,837 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 1,709 miles

slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2014 1,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2013 1,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 1,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake lever stiff in operation

near side front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2011 1,438 miles

handbrake lever stiff

near side front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2009 1,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 1,271 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 1,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 465 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
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KRY 514P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRY 514P, 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.

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What year was KRY 514P registered?

KRY 514P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 August 1975.

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