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KYC 279K

1971 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,215 mi
Last recorded38,215 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 279K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 38,215 miles

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

Wipers not self parking when switched off

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,215 miles

Wipers not self parking when switched off

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,183 miles

O/S/R tyre has a cut in the outter side wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,066 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 38,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,919 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,515 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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KYC 279K is a 1971 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KYC 279K, 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 KYC 279K registered?

KYC 279K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is KYC 279K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 279K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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