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JEU 476N

1975 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,001 mi
Last recorded34,001 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2014
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEU 476N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2014 34,001 miles

Oil leak

n/s headlamp provides a poor beam image

n/s/f suspension has slight play in an upper suspension bush

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s headlamp provides a poor beam image

o/s/f 145/80/13-T tyre close to limit and perishing in sidewalls

o/s/f suspension has slight play in an upper suspension bush

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r 145/80/13-T tyre close to limit and perishing in sidewalls

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2014 34,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp provides a poor beam image

n/s/f suspension has slight play in an upper suspension bush

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s headlamp provides a poor beam image

o/s/f 145/80/13-T tyre close to limit and perishing in sidewalls

o/s/f suspension has slight play in an upper suspension bush

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r 145/80/13-T tyre close to limit and perishing in sidewalls

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside inner steering rack end has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2013 33,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,734 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,624 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 29,624 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,595 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 27,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JEU 476N is a 1975 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JEU 476N, 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 JEU 476N registered?

JEU 476N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 25 February 1975.

Is JEU 476N safe to buy?

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