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KTW 178J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,636 mi
Last recorded33,636 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTW 178J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,271 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch slave cylinder leeking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,545 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

REAR BRAKE FLEX SLIGHTLY MARKED

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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KTW 178J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 KTW 178J, 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 56 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 KTW 178J registered?

KTW 178J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 9 September 1970.

Is KTW 178J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTW 178J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KTW 178J have outstanding finance?

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