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FJP 761V

1979 MG Midget

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,968 mi
Last recorded37,968 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJP 761V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 37,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,596 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,511 miles

PARKING BRAKE WEAK NSR

battery weak wont start car

Fail 27 Jul 2016 37,511 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

PARKING BRAKE WEAK NSR

battery weak wont start car

Pass 19 May 2015 37,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,041 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,404 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,001 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 35,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,545 miles

Movement in steering joints

Fail 13 Sep 2006 34,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FJP 761V is a 1979 MG Midget in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FJP 761V, 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 FJP 761V registered?

FJP 761V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 24 October 1979.

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