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JMJ 473N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMJ 473N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,842 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Steering wheel cover in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2017 97,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe insecure under bonnet, from tank to lift pump and lift pump to carbs (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside inner sill holed but not within prescribed area

Offside front floor holed not within prescribed area

Slight lift in both front king pins

Steering wheel cover in poor condition

Wiring (to reg plate lamps) in boot partially insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,379 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in side-walls and tread

Offside floor holed not within prescribed area

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres cracked in side-walls and tread

Offside floor holed not within prescribed area

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,404 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,402 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,196 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,476 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

n/s/f floor area corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 92,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

n/s/f floor area corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,814 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front floor corroded/holed

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,749 miles

Nearside front floor corroded/holed

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,163 miles

Idle speed slightly high

No bumpers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,163 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Idle speed slightly high

Nearside rear light lens loose

No bumpers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2007 89,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 88,131 miles

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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JMJ 473N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JMJ 473N, 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.

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JMJ 473N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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