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JHP 527V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHP 527V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,221 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 81,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JHP 527V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHP 527V, 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 JHP 527V?

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What year was JHP 527V registered?

JHP 527V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is JHP 527V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHP 527V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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