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JGP 495N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,319 mi
Last recorded99,319 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 495N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 99,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 99,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,938 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres slight deteriorated

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,646 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,523 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s fron t brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2012 98,111 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,952 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of veichle

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,800 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 97,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 97,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 97,639 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,502 miles

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

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

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JGP 495N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 JGP 495N, 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 51 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 JGP 495N registered?

JGP 495N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 May 1975.

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