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JJU 454V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,314 mi
Last recorded58,314 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJU 454V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,314 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 58,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive enissions to hight 8.10 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,410 miles

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,365 miles

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,001 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,001 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,998 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pipe on slave cylinder corroded

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,560 miles

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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JJU 454V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JJU 454V, 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 JJU 454V registered?

JJU 454V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is JJU 454V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJU 454V 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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