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JMX 500N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,460 mi
Last recorded91,460 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMX 500N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 91,460 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Difficulty in assessing under body condition due to amount of underseal

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 91,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Difficulty in assessing under body condition due to amount of underseal

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 90,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 90,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,223 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

anti roll bar bracket bent causing linkage to rub lower arm

Fail 3 Oct 2014 90,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

anti roll bar bracket bent causing linkage to rub lower arm

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 90,149 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 90,131 miles

Centre Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Outer Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

note corrosion to o/s/r spring front mouting

o/s/r spring front clamp corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011
Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,229 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 88,165 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 86,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,395 miles

NS lower door hindge fractured

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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JMX 500N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JMX 500N, 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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JMX 500N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 June 1975.

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