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JUF 126E

1986 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1986 MG Midget29,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUF 126E
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 81,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 81,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 81,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,772 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 81,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,963 miles

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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JUF 126E is a 1986 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 JUF 126E, 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 40 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 JUF 126E?

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What year was JUF 126E registered?

JUF 126E is a 1986 MG Midget, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is JUF 126E safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUF 126E shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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