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JVC 126V

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,294 mi
Last recorded6,294 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVC 126V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 6,294 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 6,294 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 6,231 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion inner wing

Offside Front slight corrosion on inner wing

Fail 21 Mar 2018 6,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion inner wing

Offside Front slight corrosion on inner wing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 6,142 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 5,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 5,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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JVC 126V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JVC 126V, 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 JVC 126V registered?

JVC 126V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 November 1979.

Is JVC 126V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVC 126V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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