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JVT 533V

1980 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,016 mi
Last recorded51,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVT 533V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,965 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 50,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,361 miles

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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JVT 533V is a 1980 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 JVT 533V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVT 533V registered?

JVT 533V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 2 February 1980.

Is JVT 533V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVT 533V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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