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KWX 507K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,330 mi
Last recorded83,330 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWX 507K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer bulkhead holed outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer bulkhead holed and appears to be repaired from inside

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion cross shaft (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 83,267 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 83,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,197 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,135 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,391 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 82,930 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r spring eye bushes split

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,860 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front no plate has small crack.

o/side wiper needs attention.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 82,839 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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KWX 507K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KWX 507K, 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.

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What year was KWX 507K registered?

KWX 507K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1971.

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