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JPM 816V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 816V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,389 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,258 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 93,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,810 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,713 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 85,252 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 58,198 miles

Both side front floor to sill corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2010 85,189 miles

Offside front floor/sill slightly corroded

Outer side wall of both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2010 85,188 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front floor/sill slightly corroded

Outer side wall of both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2008 84,146 miles

brake pipes for corrosion

front lower suspension arm bushes for play and wear

front of bonnet corroded\ and corrosion development in vehicle

slight play detected at steering wheel

wear in front suspension trunions

Fail 19 May 2008 84,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes for corrosion

front lower suspension arm bushes for play and wear

front of bonnet corroded\ and corrosion development in vehicle

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 May 2007 83,008 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 83,006 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake pipes for corrosion

play in fron t steering and suspention joints needs a good grease

rub marks on osr tyre no fowling found at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2006 80,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 80,503 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 80,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres/ sidewalls in poor condition

Brake master cylinder area damp ( resevoir overfilled ? )

Slight play in steering rack and track rod ends both sides

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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JPM 816V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JPM 816V, 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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JPM 816V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 January 1980.

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