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JAB 795T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,150 mi
Last recorded78,150 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 795T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,977 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,937 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,698 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 77,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,489 miles

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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JAB 795T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JAB 795T, 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

How do I check the history of JAB 795T?

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What year was JAB 795T registered?

JAB 795T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is JAB 795T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAB 795T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAB 795T have outstanding finance?

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