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JPU 399V

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,964 mi
Last recorded89,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPU 399V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,964 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 89,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,627 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 88,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,563 miles

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

fuel line by gearbox unclipped

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,349 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 87,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Aug 2010 87,233 miles

Exhaust mount not supporting the exhaust system

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 87,233 miles

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

Exhaust mount not supporting the exhaust system

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,856 miles

rear exhaust mount split

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,375 miles

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

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

handbrake long but effective

Pass 6 Aug 2007 85,620 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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JPU 399V is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPU 399V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPU 399V registered?

JPU 399V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JPU 399V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPU 399V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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