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JCH 18V

1980 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,034 mi
Last recorded76,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCH 18V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 76,034 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,179 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipe greased up not allowing full inspection

nearside rear leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,748 miles

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

possible slow leak offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 72,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear halfshaft oil leak at hub/backplate

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,590 miles

n/s half shaft leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,094 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,092 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2009 71,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,481 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 71,244 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 71,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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JCH 18V is a 1980 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 JCH 18V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JCH 18V registered?

JCH 18V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 16 April 1980.

Is JCH 18V safe to buy?

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