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KWK 835V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWK 835V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 93,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,734 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 90,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,143 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 88,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,571 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking leak from rear carburettor over flow pipe (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 86,567 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

battery loose

coolant loss (bottom hose)

hole in nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,348 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 85,348 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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KWK 835V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWK 835V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWK 835V registered?

KWK 835V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is KWK 835V safe to buy?

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