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JRP 842N

1975 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,589 mi
Last recorded17,589 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRP 842N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,589 miles

Both front tyres going out of shape

Both outer sills corroded but not excessive

Play in steering coloum

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 17,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres going out of shape

Both outer sills corroded but not excessive

Excessive corrosion on o/s front floor but not within any prescribed areas

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 16,869 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 16,868 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 15,655 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside 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)

Fuel pipe leaking Coming from fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,657 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floor pan corroded and holed

oil leak,

Fail 5 Aug 2014 13,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak,

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floor pan corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,052 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,446 miles

o/s/f suspension bump stop deteriated.

rear axle has a slight oil leak from o/s/r not affecting brake readings.

steering colum has slight play in lower bush.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,788 miles

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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JRP 842N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JRP 842N, 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 JRP 842N registered?

JRP 842N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 May 1975.

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