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JGY 517V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,876 mi
Last recorded32,876 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGY 517V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill/body area has slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill/ body area has slight corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 32,876 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill/body area has slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill/ body area has slight corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,974 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

no jublees secureing fuel pipes to pump

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,962 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

no jublees secureing fuel pipes to pump

o/s rear tyre perishing

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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JGY 517V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 JGY 517V, 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 46 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 JGY 517V registered?

JGY 517V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is JGY 517V safe to buy?

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