1975 MG Midget 1.5L Petrol · JCY 281N
1975 MG Midget (1.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 1975. Recorded mileage 96,784 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG MIDGET
- Year / Origin
- 1975
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JCY 281N Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 96,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JCY 281N Mileage History
- 28/05/202596,698 mi
- 12/06/202596,731 mi+33 mi
- 21/05/202696,784 mi+53 mi
- 09/07/202696,784 mi
- 10/07/202696,784 mi
Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JCY 281N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1975 Mg Midget (JCY 281N) between May 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
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