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KUR 519V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,844 mi
Last recorded22,844 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUR 519V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 22,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush advise play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint advise play in ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush advise play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint advise play in ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

advise cracking in rear tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight cracking in all tyres

Fail 20 May 2014 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight cracking in all tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,726 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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KUR 519V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 KUR 519V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUR 519V registered?

KUR 519V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is KUR 519V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUR 519V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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