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JDR 327P

1975 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,238 mi
Last recorded50,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDR 327P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,238 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,146 miles

Front both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,938 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,836 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,418 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,418 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,889 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,391 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 48,391 miles

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,911 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,034 miles

steering rack on offside has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,166 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 45,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,984 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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JDR 327P is a 1975 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JDR 327P, 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 JDR 327P registered?

JDR 327P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 22 October 1975.

Is JDR 327P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDR 327P shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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