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JLW 692V

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,774 mi
Last recorded54,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 692V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,774 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play trunion link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,373 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,777 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,349 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 48,350 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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JLW 692V is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 JLW 692V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JLW 692V?

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What year was JLW 692V registered?

JLW 692V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 24 October 1979.

Is JLW 692V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLW 692V shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLW 692V have outstanding finance?

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