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JAH 242N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,617 mi
Last recorded36,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAH 242N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bay panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,613 miles

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bay panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 36,333 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,343 miles

floors corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 35,339 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

floors corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 34,615 miles

o/s/f lower trunion has slight lift// centre rear floor weak // o/s/r leaf spring rear bush perished

Pass 25 May 2012 34,380 miles

o/s/f lower trunion has slight lift// o/s/r leaf spring rear bush perished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,102 miles

o/s/r axle check strap broken

Pass 25 May 2010 33,659 miles

o/s/r axle check strap lower mounting loose in housing

Pass 26 May 2009 33,347 miles

n/s/rear shockabsorber mounting area corroded

rear fuel pipe very corroded

Fail 13 May 2009 33,342 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s/rear shockabsorber mounting area corroded

rear fuel pipe very corroded

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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JAH 242N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 JAH 242N, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAH 242N registered?

JAH 242N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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