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KUK 397P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,213 mi
Last recorded66,213 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUK 397P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,213 miles

Front evidence of front lower box section having being previously repaired.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight wear/play in lower trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 66,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% recorded at rear. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength EXESS CORROSION TO P/A of o/s/r front leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure from fuel tank. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering sysyem found on lock-lock rest.STEERING RACK NOISY OPPERATION/ROUGH. (2.1.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from servo, and n/s/front. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front evidence of front lower box section having being previously repaired.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight wear/play in lower trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extra pipe clip could be fitted to carburettor inlet pipe.

hazard warning lamps working at maximum rate.

spare tyre deflated.

wiper blades slightly inefficient.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,035 miles

Oil leak eng , gearbox, rear diff ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,962 miles

There is a slght oil leak on the engine and around the rear axle.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 63,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,969 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,599 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,599 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 45,502 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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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KUK 397P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KUK 397P, 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 KUK 397P registered?

KUK 397P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 August 1975.

Is KUK 397P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUK 397P shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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