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KWX 510K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271 mi
Last recorded271 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWX 510K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 271 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,999 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,200 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 99,200 miles

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 98,000 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 90,000 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 97,304 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 97,307 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,550 miles

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

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

Signs of light surface corrision to underside of vehicle

Slight rear axle oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,783 miles

Slight play/wear in both front suspension trunions

play/wear in steering rack

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in n/s/f king pin,

Pass 7 May 2009 95,089 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play/wear in both front suspension trunions

Fail 28 Apr 2009 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play/wear in both front suspension trunions

Pass 8 May 2008 93,337 miles

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED

ORIGINAL UNDERSEAL IS COMING AWAY, WATER HAS INGRESSED BEHIND AND IS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 8 May 2008 93,337 miles

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ORIGINAL UNDERSEAL IS COMING AWAY, WATER HAS INGRESSED BEHIND AND IS STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,854 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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KWX 510K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWX 510K, 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 510K registered?

KWX 510K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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