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JTC 377P

1975 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,039 mi
Last recorded89,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2012
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTC 377P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2012 89,039 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 89,039 miles

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

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cannot inspect outer sills due to stainless covers fitted

clamp missing on front exhaust

Fail 1 Dec 2009 88,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

cannot inspect outer sills due to stainless covers fitted

clamp missing on front exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,706 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Sep 2008 79,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,071 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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JTC 377P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JTC 377P, 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 JTC 377P registered?

JTC 377P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 August 1975.

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