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JAD 708N

1975 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,323 mi
Last recorded93,323 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAD 708N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,214 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 93,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on nearside and offside (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 92,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,006 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 91,006 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 May 2007 90,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 88,888 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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JAD 708N is a 1975 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JAD 708N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAD 708N registered?

JAD 708N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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