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KWS 834P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,232 mi
Last recorded11,232 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWS 834P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 11,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front footwell corroded

nearside rear handbrake low effort

offside front footwell corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,156 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front footwell corroded

nearside rear handbrake low effort

offside front footwell corroded

slight play in steering rack

front propshaft joint has excessive wear

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,520 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 170,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 170,030 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both rear axle straps excessively deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 87,151 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,698 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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KWS 834P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KWS 834P, 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 KWS 834P registered?

KWS 834P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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