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JND 248V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJND 248V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,547 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,239 miles

Please note: slight play in o/s front w/bearings.

rear brakes need slight adjustment.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 53,750 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,079 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,163 miles

Please note: Excess engine oil leak.

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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JND 248V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JND 248V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JND 248V registered?

JND 248V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is JND 248V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JND 248V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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