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JPP 38V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,726 mi
Last recorded82,726 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPP 38V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,726 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,269 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 May 2014 82,127 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear axle leak

rear leaf springs corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 May 2014 82,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear axle leak

rear leaf springs corroded but not excessive

fuel pipe corroded excessive

Pass 13 May 2013 81,688 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

main fuel pipe corroded slightly

Fail 9 May 2013 81,686 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

main fuel pipe corroded slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 81,562 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 81,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2011 81,410 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 81,409 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 80,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 80,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 79,634 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,564 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 79,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 79,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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JPP 38V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 JPP 38V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JPP 38V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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