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JFF 792P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFF 792P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 93,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear axle seal leaking

Offside Rear Axle seal leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,404 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 91,404 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,620 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 89,608 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,411 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 89,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,662 miles

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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JFF 792P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 JFF 792P, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFF 792P registered?

JFF 792P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 January 1976.

Is JFF 792P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFF 792P shows 11 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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