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LYC 456V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,131 mi
Last recorded59,131 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYC 456V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 58,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front valance rusty

front wipers not parking

rear axle strap weak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,435 miles

HC level high on tick over

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,435 miles

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

HC level high on tick over

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,849 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,873 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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LYC 456V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYC 456V, 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 LYC 456V registered?

LYC 456V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 September 1979.

Is LYC 456V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYC 456V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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