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SUY 158V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,081 mi
Last recorded21,081 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUY 158V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 21,070 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 21,040 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,514 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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SUY 158V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUY 158V, 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

How do I check the history of SUY 158V?

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What year was SUY 158V registered?

SUY 158V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is SUY 158V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUY 158V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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