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KGL 201P

1975 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,234 mi
Last recorded6,234 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGL 201P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 6,234 miles

n/s&o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

steering rack slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2016 6,232 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear spring bushs (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear spring hanger bushs (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s floor not welded properly (6.1.B.2)

n/s&o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2015 5,766 miles

freeplay in steering arms nearside very worn

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2015 5,725 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all position lamps and registration extinguish when headlamps turned on (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

freeplay in steering arms nearside very worn

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 4 May 2012 5,657 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 3,227 miles

slight play in o/s/front lower kingpin or trunion joint

slight play in o/s/front w/bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 3,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 3,157 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 3,157 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KGL 201P is a 1975 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 KGL 201P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGL 201P registered?

KGL 201P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 19 November 1975.

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