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JLX 293V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,175 mi
Last recorded20,175 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 293V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 20,175 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 20,147 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 19,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 19,345 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 19,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 18,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,232 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 18,232 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 17,670 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 17,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,329 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 15,926 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)

Fail 9 May 2017 15,926 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 15,384 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 19 May 2015 14,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2014 14,133 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 13,580 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 12,976 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 12,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 12,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 11,301 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 11,134 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,134 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 10,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 10,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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JLX 293V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JLX 293V, 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 JLX 293V registered?

JLX 293V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 May 1980.

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