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KJR 848P

1975 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,586 mi
Last recorded18,586 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJR 848P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 18,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack arm joint

Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,455 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rear bumper supports corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 16,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rear bumper supports corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,659 miles

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

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm joint

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,064 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f king pin has slight play

o/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,095 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,715 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 10,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Various corrosion to floorpan.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,894 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 8,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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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KJR 848P is a 1975 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KJR 848P, 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 KJR 848P registered?

KJR 848P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 7 October 1975.

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