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JAA 33S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,458 mi
Last recorded54,458 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 33S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,770 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,248 miles

Handbrake cable adjuster lock nut loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel cylinder lock clip not fully fitted

Rear carburettor damp at base area

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,616 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,813 miles

o/s/f trye slightly worn on inner treads

o/s/r tyre perishing on outter wall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,272 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear axle oil seal leaking

slight lift in both kingpins

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,316 miles

play in nearside steering rack

rear offside axle oil seal leaking badly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,377 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack inner tie rod joints slightly worn

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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JAA 33S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 JAA 33S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAA 33S registered?

JAA 33S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is JAA 33S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAA 33S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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