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JNF 363V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,139 mi
Last recorded22,139 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNF 363V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 22,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 May 2022 22,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Apr 2021 21,384 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 21,384 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 20,305 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,194 miles

both sides floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 20,194 miles

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight wear

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight wear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 28 Dec 2016 20,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight wear

Offside Front Lower trunnion slight wear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 31 Dec 2015 20,194 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 20,194 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 20,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 20,194 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 20,194 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 20,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 20,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 20,168 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 20,033 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 20,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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JNF 363V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 JNF 363V, 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.

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What year was JNF 363V registered?

JNF 363V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 March 1980.

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