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JNC 152N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNC 152N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,361 miles

Excess sealer applied to boot floor covering welding

Excess sealer applied to front chassis crossbeam after welding

General corrosion on both front inner flitches

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play King pin trunion (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 83,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Co to high @ 4.61% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle missing (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking front carburettor (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Kink pin trunion has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on both inner front wheel arch panels

excess seal;er covering welding on front crossbeam

excess sealer on boot floor covering welding

Pass 8 Feb 2006 83,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 83,221 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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JNC 152N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JNC 152N, 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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What year was JNC 152N registered?

JNC 152N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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