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CYM 362V

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,715 mi
Last recorded42,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 362V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,715 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 42,715 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,628 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,120 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 40,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,802 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,381 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,087 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,042 miles

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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CYM 362V is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CYM 362V, 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

How do I check the history of CYM 362V?

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What year was CYM 362V registered?

CYM 362V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is CYM 362V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYM 362V shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYM 362V have outstanding finance?

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