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JLU 462V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 462V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 88,266 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 88,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,918 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JLU 462V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JLU 462V, 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

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What year was JLU 462V registered?

JLU 462V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 September 1979.

Is JLU 462V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLU 462V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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