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JHC 814Y

1983 MG Midget

Grey Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,187 mi
Last recorded98,187 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 814Y
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 95,932 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,906 miles

slight wear in nearside king pin

slight wear in nearside stering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,903 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,708 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 95,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise front antiroll bar bushes worn !

Advise nearside front kingpin slight play !

Advise rear flexi brake hose metal furrles corroded !

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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JHC 814Y is a 1983 MG Midget in Grey with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 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 JHC 814Y, 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 43 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 JHC 814Y registered?

JHC 814Y is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is JHC 814Y safe to buy?

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