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JLT 954N

1975 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,171 mi
Last recorded67,171 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLT 954N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 67,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 65,407 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front shock absorbers poor damping

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 May 2016 65,386 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front shock absorbers poor damping

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,374 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 65,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

differential oil leaks

slight play in end of steering rack nearside

Fail 29 May 2012 65,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

differential oil leaks

slight play in end of steering rack nearside

Pass 19 Mar 2011 61,141 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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JLT 954N is a 1975 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 JLT 954N, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JLT 954N?

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What year was JLT 954N registered?

JLT 954N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 5 June 1975.

Is JLT 954N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLT 954N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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