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JAH 29N

1975 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAH 29N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 101,000 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2021 729 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 729 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,623 miles

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal very slightly lower than usual

Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,606 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal very slightly lower than usual

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,021 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 99,020 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,522 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,521 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe at rear hose joint (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JAH 29N is a 1975 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAH 29N, 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 JAH 29N registered?

JAH 29N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 17 March 1975.

Is JAH 29N safe to buy?

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