MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
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)
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
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
NS lower door hindge fractured
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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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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