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JGY 212D

1982 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGY 212D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,790 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,440 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre weathered in bottom of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 76,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 76,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,175 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 76,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 76,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,850 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 75,846 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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JGY 212D is a 1982 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 JGY 212D, 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 44 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGY 212D registered?

JGY 212D is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 17 February 1982.

Is JGY 212D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGY 212D shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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