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J990 JGL

1991 Vauxhall Midi

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,899 mi
Last recorded50,899 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Midi99,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 JGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n.s and o.s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n.s and o.s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,353 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 43,353 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 42,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,263 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,443 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some rear brake judder

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 36,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,006 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,189 miles

rear brake increase/decrease near to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 14,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,945 miles

Underbody and pipes waxoyled

Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,673 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 9,252 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?

Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
3,554
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,697
fog lamp not working 1,638
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,396
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 987
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 913
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J990 JGL is a 1991 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 99,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Midi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,697 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J990 JGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J990 JGL registered?

J990 JGL is a 1991 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J990 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J990 JGL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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