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JWW 919V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,546 mi
Last recorded16,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWW 919V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 16,546 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 May 2017 16,306 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2017 16,306 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel system component leaking front carburettor (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,293 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play in end

Fail 9 Sep 2015 16,293 miles

All position lamps not working when dipped beam switched off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing shocker cross bolt (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play in end

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,959 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 13,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,960 miles

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
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JWW 919V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWW 919V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JWW 919V?

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What year was JWW 919V registered?

JWW 919V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is JWW 919V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWW 919V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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