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JPC 66N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Gold Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,828 mi
Last recorded92,828 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPC 66N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,828 miles

inner wheel arches corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers deteriorated

welding repairs to floor sections

All tyres age cracking

boot floor corroded

brake components corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,825 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin excessive movement in trunion joint upper (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres age cracking

boot floor corroded

brake components corroded

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers deteriorated

welding repairs to floor sections

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin excessive movement in o/s trunion joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 89% (3.7.B.5b)

All tyres age cracking

boot floor cororded

brake components corroded

exhaust corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

idle speed low and stalling

suspension components corroded

welding repairs to floor sections

Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some corrosion to radiator lower mounting panel

Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some corrosion to radiator lower mounting panel

Fail 23 Oct 2013 92,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S front discs corroded

N/S rear checkstrap split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind,N/S rear brake

Some lift in N/S & O/S front kingpins

Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

N/S & O/S FRont discs pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 92,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 92,779 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JPC 66N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Gold with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 JPC 66N, 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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What year was JPC 66N registered?

JPC 66N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 May 1975.

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