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JVH 485S

1978 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,745 mi
Last recorded79,745 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVH 485S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 79,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 76,180 miles

undersealed

Pass 17 May 2013 75,875 miles

handbrake travel

wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2013 75,875 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

handbrake travel

wear in steering rack

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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JVH 485S is a 1978 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 JVH 485S, 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 48 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 JVH 485S?

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What year was JVH 485S registered?

JVH 485S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 21 June 1978.

Is JVH 485S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVH 485S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JVH 485S have outstanding finance?

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