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LYA 806V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,510 mi
Last recorded46,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYA 806V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,530 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,621 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,597 miles

slight movement offside and nearside front lower trunnion assemblies

Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,390 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,793 miles

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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LYA 806V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYA 806V, 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 LYA 806V registered?

LYA 806V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 August 1979.

Is LYA 806V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYA 806V shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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