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KUT 126L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,933 mi
Last recorded13,933 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUT 126L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,933 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,656 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 9,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 6,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some play in front wheel bearings

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf steerinr rack gaiter perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 88 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 4 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 92,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 91,867 miles

Advisory comments from test on 15/05/06 still apply.

Fail 15 May 2006 91,867 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bump stops worn.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2005 91,715 miles

1.Play in os lower trunion pin at max tolerance. †2.Rear srpings straightening.

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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KUT 126L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KUT 126L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUT 126L registered?

KUT 126L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is KUT 126L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUT 126L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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