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KVW 563V

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,696 mi
Last recorded69,696 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 563V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,696 miles

Nearside Front bolt missing from anti-roll bar link mounting but is secure

Offside Front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 5 May 2017 69,696 miles

Offside Front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 5 May 2017 69,696 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,696 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 69,696 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 69,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,696 miles

nearside rear Suspension arm has slight misting of oil

Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 69,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger seatbelt not anchord probley

Pass 4 Jul 2013 69,696 miles

passenger seatbelt not anchord probley

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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KVW 563V is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KVW 563V, 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 KVW 563V registered?

KVW 563V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is KVW 563V safe to buy?

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