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JKM 464V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 464V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 70,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 69,485 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 69,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,572 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 65,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,921 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 63,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,590 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,858 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 59,729 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,384 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,650 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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JKM 464V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JKM 464V, 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 JKM 464V registered?

JKM 464V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 March 1980.

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