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JVC 266V

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,319 mi
Last recorded88,319 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVC 266V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested vehicle condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator / hose joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,121 miles

Nearside Front floor pan badly corroded bt outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor pan badly corroded bt outside prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing slight rumble

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

bottom radiator hose perished

Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch bulkhead behind drivers seat (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front floor pan badly corroded bt outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor pan badly corroded bt outside prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing slight rumble

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

bottom radiator hose perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,541 miles

Nearside Front corrosion holes in foot well floor pan outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan around leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan to sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front corrosion holes in foot well floor pan outside prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing slight rumble when spun by hand

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan around leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan to sill areas (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front corrosion holes in foot well floor pan outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan around leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan to sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front corrosion holes in foot well floor pan outside prescribed areas

Offside Front wheel bearing slight rumble when spun by hand

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan around leaf spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan to sill areas (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,709 miles

front drivers and front passenger floor pan badly corroded,outside prescibed area.

general surface corrosion mid and rear floor pans

offside front wheel bearing slight rumble

outer front sills and door pillar corroded outside prescribed area .

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers floor pan badly corroded and holed ,outside prescribed areas

front passenger floor pan badly corroded and holed ,outside precribed areas

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers floor pan badly corroded and holed ,outside prescribed areas

front passenger floor pan badly corroded and holed ,outside precribed areas

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,024 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside front and near side front floor panels badly coroded outside prescribed area

repair to near side outer sill

Fail 21 Jun 2013 85,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside front and near side front floor panels badly coroded outside prescribed area

repair to near side outer sill

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,442 miles

engine blue smoking slightly

handbrake needs adjusting

offside and nearside front floor pans very badly corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine blue smoking slightly

handbrake needs adjusting

offside and nearside front floor pans very badly corroded but not within a prescribed area

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
Full MG Midget reliability report

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JVC 266V is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 JVC 266V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JVC 266V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 14 November 1979.

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