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JTG 719N

1975 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

6,131 mi
Last recorded6,131 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 719N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 6,131 miles

evidence of extensive welding and undersealing of chassis/floorpan

windscreen scratched but not effecting drivers view of road

Fail 19 Jun 2017 6,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

evidence of extensive welding and undersealing of chassis/floorpan

Pass 14 Jun 2016 5,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 5,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped centre (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 5,534 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,341 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covering applied too welded repairs floor pan

Pass 14 Jun 2013 5,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 5,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,341 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

speedo cable disconnected

various oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Nov 2008 5,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 5,341 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

drivers door insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,341 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 5,341 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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JTG 719N is a 1975 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTG 719N, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTG 719N registered?

JTG 719N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1975.

Is JTG 719N safe to buy?

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