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KUA 504V

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,779 mi
Last recorded64,779 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUA 504V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,667 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,493 miles

offside front floor corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

offside front floor corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,526 miles

offside front floor and inner sill corroded

offside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Fail 15 Mar 2014 63,513 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

offside front bump stop deteriorated

steering rack has play between rack and pinion

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 59,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,272 miles

slight oil leak

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 1 May 2010 58,426 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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KUA 504V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 KUA 504V, 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 47 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 KUA 504V?

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What year was KUA 504V registered?

KUA 504V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is KUA 504V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUA 504V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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