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JMD 977N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Purple Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,642 mi
Last recorded52,642 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMD 977N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,642 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2014 52,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

play in steering rack

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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JMD 977N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Purple with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 JMD 977N, 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 51 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 JMD 977N registered?

JMD 977N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 May 1975.

Is JMD 977N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMD 977N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JMD 977N have outstanding finance?

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