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MKH 135E

1996 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,505 mi
Last recorded5,505 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Midget38,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKH 135E
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 5,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 5,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 5,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,183 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 5,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 5,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 5,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 4,949 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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MKH 135E is a 1996 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 38,538 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 MKH 135E, 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 30 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MKH 135E registered?

MKH 135E is a 1996 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is MKH 135E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKH 135E shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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