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JCY 281N

1975 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 281N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 96,784 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2025 96,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 96,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 95,562 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,319 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2022 93,319 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,258 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak oil leaking from hub

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (tie rod) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Oil leak oil leaking from hub

Oil leak oil leaking from diff

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,152 miles

Both rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,888 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,789 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,571 miles

n/s/f rackarm slight play

Fail 25 May 2011 92,571 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f rackarm slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2007 92,536 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,440 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

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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JCY 281N is a 1975 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JCY 281N, 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.

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What year was JCY 281N registered?

JCY 281N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 2 June 1975.

Is JCY 281N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCY 281N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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