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JNV 686N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,179 mi
Last recorded19,179 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNV 686N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 19,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2016 18,900 miles

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 May 2015 18,697 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 18,686 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 18,460 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2013 18,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 17,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,164 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 16,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 14,945 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,945 miles

Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

diff oil leaking

Pass 19 May 2008 10,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 10,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,932 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 1,928 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight lift offside lower trunion

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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JNV 686N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JNV 686N, 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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JNV 686N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 June 1975.

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