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JBY 567V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,412 mi
Last recorded65,412 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 567V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 65,412 miles

very slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2018 64,916 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 64,403 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 63,224 miles

horn is not as good as could be

reverse lamps missing

Fail 12 May 2016 63,224 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

horn is not as good as could be

reverse lamps missing

Pass 12 May 2015 62,432 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 61,561 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 61,558 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,458 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,883 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 60,881 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 60,053 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,252 miles

water leak poss water pump

Fail 28 Feb 2008 59,251 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

water leak poss water pump

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills and rear wheel archs poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,272 miles

h/brake poor

o/s steering rack gaiter poor

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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JBY 567V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 567V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JBY 567V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 September 1979.

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