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JFK 991V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,961 mi
Last recorded80,961 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFK 991V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,942 miles

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

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

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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JFK 991V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 JFK 991V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFK 991V registered?

JFK 991V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is JFK 991V safe to buy?

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Does JFK 991V have outstanding finance?

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