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JVS 8N

1975 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

41,037 mi
Last recorded41,037 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 8N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,037 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded,not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak ()

both front trunions have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,823 miles

Oil leak ()

both front trunions have slight play

nearside front floor pan holed and corroded but not in a presribed area

Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,795 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured floor pan (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both front trunions have slight play

nearside front floor pan holed and corroded but not in a presribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,515 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded but not in a perscribed area

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,310 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded,not in a perscribed area.

offside centre floor pan corroded,not in a perscribed area.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 40,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded,not in a perscribed area.

offside centre floor pan corroded,not in a perscribed area.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,864 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat worn but not insecure.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,860 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat worn but not insecure.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,276 miles

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

Oil leak

both front truions have slight play.

drivers seat is loose but not isecre.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,240 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 38,220 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 37,868 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,868 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,511 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,838 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 36,827 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Dec 2007 36,810 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear suspension n/s rebound strap split

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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JVS 8N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 JVS 8N, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVS 8N registered?

JVS 8N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 June 1975.

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