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JYC 114T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,282 mi
Last recorded48,282 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYC 114T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,282 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 48,273 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,493 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,379 miles

Nearside Front Minor freeplay inside steering wrack joint

Offside Front Lower outer bottom kingpin joint has freeplay

Under body undersealed

Fail 5 Aug 2015 46,360 miles

3 bolts missing between engine and gearbox

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,360 miles

3 bolts missing between engine and gearbox

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,217 miles

nearside and offside front kingpins have slight play

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

slight leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Mar 2008 44,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,835 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JYC 114T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JYC 114T, 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.

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What year was JYC 114T registered?

JYC 114T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 31 July 1979.

Is JYC 114T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYC 114T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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