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KCR 287L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,917 mi
Last recorded19,917 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 287L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,917 miles

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

slight corrosion under the nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 19,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,187 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 19,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,197 miles

Oil leak

nearside front lower wishbone rusty

nearside rear inner wing rusting requires attention soon

offside front inner wing rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,516 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

body heavily undersealed

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2012 16,072 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 16,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,709 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 15,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,198 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 15,198 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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KCR 287L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 KCR 287L, 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 53 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 KCR 287L registered?

KCR 287L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is KCR 287L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCR 287L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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