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KWN 429P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,815 mi
Last recorded34,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWN 429P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,960 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,194 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,039 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 22,031 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 21,958 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,600 miles

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
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KWN 429P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWN 429P, 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 50 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 KWN 429P registered?

KWN 429P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 January 1976.

Is KWN 429P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWN 429P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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