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KWA 648J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,230 mi
Last recorded1,230 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 648J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 1,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 1,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower slight play in trunion joint

residue of fuel but no leaks visible

Pass 6 Sep 2016 1,091 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 1,088 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 940 miles

oil leak from gearbox and / engine

slight oil leak from nearside rear wheel hub oil seal

Pass 5 Aug 2014 860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 790 miles

oil leak from engine / and gear box

oil leak from near side rear wheel hub oil seal

Pass 6 Jul 2012 666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 453 miles

near side front wheel shock/absorber outer side bush to king pin slightly worn

steering rack/pinion slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2006 374 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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KWA 648J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 KWA 648J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWA 648J registered?

KWA 648J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is KWA 648J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWA 648J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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