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JWT 658V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWT 658V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,324 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,323 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,919 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,727 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion floor pans

Fail 22 Mar 2016 92,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight corrosion floor pans

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,348 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,760 miles

vehicle has corrosion nearside front - floor to sill

Pass 17 Mar 2011 91,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,877 miles

n,s,f. and o,s,f. bottom trunions have slight play

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,865 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n,s,f. and o,s,f. bottom trunions have slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,715 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 90,551 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,551 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,398 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 90,383 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 90,362 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 90,351 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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JWT 658V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWT 658V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWT 658V registered?

JWT 658V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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