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KWY 538K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWY 538K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 12 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 99,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 99,646 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,397 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 99,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,281 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,997 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,833 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 98,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,606 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,129 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,943 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 96,943 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,613 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 96,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 96,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,594 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 95,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 94,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005

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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KWY 538K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KWY 538K, 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 KWY 538K registered?

KWY 538K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is KWY 538K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWY 538K shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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