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KVX 4V

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

5,959 mi
Last recorded5,959 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVX 4V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 5,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 5,781 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 5,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 5,441 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 5,242 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 5,242 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 4,430 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 4,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 3,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 3,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,580 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 2,580 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 1,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 501 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 99,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 98,399 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 98,398 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,992 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 94,932 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 94,932 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 93,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 93,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KVX 4V is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 KVX 4V, 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 KVX 4V registered?

KVX 4V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 18 October 1979.

Is KVX 4V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVX 4V shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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