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KSW 248P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Beige Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,530 mi
Last recorded27,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSW 248P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,530 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,530 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 27,528 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch but not with in perscibed area

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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KSW 248P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Beige with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 KSW 248P, 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 50 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 KSW 248P?

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What year was KSW 248P registered?

KSW 248P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is KSW 248P safe to buy?

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