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JGH 131T

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

17,791 mi
Last recorded17,791 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 131T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,791 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 17,791 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 17,710 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,629 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both side (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 17,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 17,170 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,170 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,541 miles

Offside and nearside front kingpins have slight play

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 16,510 miles

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

Offside and nearside front kingpins have slight play

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 15,677 miles

Corrosion on front crossmember

Slight corrosion to O/S/R leaf spring mounting

Fail 4 Aug 2012 15,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on front crossmember

Slight corrosion to O/S/R leaf spring mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,816 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,959 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 11,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 11,933 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp missing

Fuel tank damaged

N/S/F suspension bump rubber missing

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 10,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,826 miles

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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JGH 131T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 JGH 131T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGH 131T registered?

JGH 131T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is JGH 131T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGH 131T shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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