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KTX 597L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,375 mi
Last recorded63,375 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTX 597L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,375 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,968 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,954 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 61,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,546 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 61,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 61,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 60,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 60,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,536 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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KTX 597L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 KTX 597L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KTX 597L?

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What year was KTX 597L registered?

KTX 597L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is KTX 597L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTX 597L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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