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JNR 55V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,852 mi
Last recorded96,852 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNR 55V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,852 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 95,881 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 95,881 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 95,866 miles

slight on all tyre side walls

Fail 27 Nov 2006 95,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight cracking on n/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyre side walls

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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JNR 55V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNR 55V, 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 JNR 55V registered?

JNR 55V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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