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JUE 298V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,003 mi
Last recorded55,003 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUE 298V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,003 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 55,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,964 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,964 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,936 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,936 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,645 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,496 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 54,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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JUE 298V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 JUE 298V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JUE 298V registered?

JUE 298V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is JUE 298V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUE 298V shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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