MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately spaced with washers both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately Spaced with washers both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately Spaced with washers both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately Spaced with washers both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension Pin/Bush has slight play
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately Both sides , Spaced with washers (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside front lower suspension pin/bush has slight play
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Both sides - spaced with washers (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside front lower suspension pin/bush has slight play
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately Both sides - spaced with washers (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower suspension pin / bush play
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately both sides - spaced with washers (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower suspension pin / bush play
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately both sides - spaced with washers (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush trunnion pin pin to wishbone (2.5.A.3a)
slight play steering rack inner ball joints
Nearside Front Lower slight play in suspension trunnion
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Surface cracks to both front tyres.
Surface cracks to both front tyres.
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
advise o/s & n/s front tyres small surface cracks.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
advise o/s & n/s front tyres small surface cracks.
Cracking to side walls and tread areas of both front tyres.
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Cracking to side walls and tread area of near side and off side front tyres.
both front tyres small surface cracks.
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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SYA 695W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 SYA 695W, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SYA 695W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 August 1980.
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