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KWP 8K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,554 mi
Last recorded11,554 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWP 8K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 11,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 11,554 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2015 10,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunion (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 10,895 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunion (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 9,855 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,105 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 8,575 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,575 miles

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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KWP 8K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KWP 8K, 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 KWP 8K registered?

KWP 8K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 6 December 1971.

Is KWP 8K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWP 8K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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