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KYS 787V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,119 mi
Last recorded43,119 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYS 787V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,119 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 43,119 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,868 miles

offside front brake has slight bind

slight play in nearside kingpin

Pass 28 May 2012 42,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre side walls perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,730 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2011 42,730 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,716 miles

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

Battery insecure

all tyres badly perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2010 42,716 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

all tyres badly perrished

Pass 1 May 2009 42,627 miles

both king pins have slight play

both rear and offside front tyres perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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KYS 787V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 KYS 787V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KYS 787V registered?

KYS 787V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is KYS 787V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYS 787V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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