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JUR 505V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,530 mi
Last recorded89,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUR 505V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 89,530 miles

front valance corroded

fuel pipes under bonnet perished

n/s/f tie rod worn

o/s/f king pin worn

rear fdloor corroded both sides

sills starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jun 2008 89,524 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tie rod worn

o/s/f king pin worn

o/s/r floor corroded

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
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JUR 505V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 JUR 505V, 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 47 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 JUR 505V registered?

JUR 505V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 September 1979.

Is JUR 505V safe to buy?

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