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JSW 765P

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,735 mi
Last recorded86,735 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSW 765P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 86,735 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 86,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,237 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,837 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,837 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JSW 765P is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 JSW 765P, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JSW 765P?

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What year was JSW 765P registered?

JSW 765P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 27 January 1976.

Is JSW 765P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSW 765P shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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