CarVerify

Free Car Check

JGO 874T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,786 mi
Last recorded18,786 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGO 874T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 18,786 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 18,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,590 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 16,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,011 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 15,132 miles

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

Offside front outer sill is corroded.

Parking brake travel is slightly long.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,132 miles

Offside front outer sill is corroded.

Parking brake travel is slightly long.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 14,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 14,774 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JGO 874T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGO 874T, 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

How do I check the history of JGO 874T?

You can check the full history of JGO 874T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JGO 874T registered?

JGO 874T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is JGO 874T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGO 874T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JGO 874T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JGO 874T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.