MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres cracked in tread
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Steering wheel cover in poor condition
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
Both rear tyres cracked in side-walls and tread
Offside floor holed not within prescribed area
Oil leak
Spare tyre flat
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
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
centre exhaust mounting broken
n/s/f floor area corroded
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
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)
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
Nearside front floor corroded/holed
Oil leak
Idle speed slightly high
No bumpers fitted at time of test
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
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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