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JNT 862N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Maroon Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

21,690 mi
Last recorded21,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNT 862N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner D bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective flat

Fail 30 Jun 2017 21,690 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner D bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,230 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 21,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,789 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 20,789 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,331 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 20,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 19,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 19,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,950 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,879 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 17,879 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 15,163 miles

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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JNT 862N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Maroon with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JNT 862N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNT 862N registered?

JNT 862N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 June 1975.

Is JNT 862N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNT 862N shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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