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AYA 599X

1981 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 599X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,725 miles

Offside Front Slight play in bottom suspension link

Fail 8 Sep 2017 38,721 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Slight play in bottom suspension link

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,116 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 35,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 34,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,485 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly lower than offside

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,047 miles

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

some wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,821 miles

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

has some play in nearside front lower suspension pin

some play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2005 33,796 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

some play in steering rack

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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AYA 599X is a 1981 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 AYA 599X, 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 45 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 AYA 599X registered?

AYA 599X is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 22 October 1981.

Is AYA 599X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYA 599X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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