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JIJ 8104

1984 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,589 mi
Last recorded70,589 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 MG Midget30,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIJ 8104
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 70,145 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,126 miles

oil leak engine

several engine water hoses splitting/starting to leak

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Aug 2017 70,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak engine

several engine water hoses splitting/starting to leak

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Pass 27 May 2016 70,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,070 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 70,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,725 miles

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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JIJ 8104 is a 1984 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 30,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JIJ 8104, 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 42 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIJ 8104 registered?

JIJ 8104 is a 1984 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is JIJ 8104 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIJ 8104 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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