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SYA 695W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,242 mi
Last recorded63,242 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 695W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 63,242 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2024 63,185 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,127 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,109 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,026 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,025 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 63,025 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,961 miles

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))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,961 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,638 miles

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) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,942 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 61,849 miles

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.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,849 miles

Surface cracks to both front tyres.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,739 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

advise o/s & n/s front tyres small surface cracks.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,739 miles

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.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,444 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,943 miles

Cracking to side walls and tread area of near side and off side front tyres.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,838 miles

both front tyres small surface cracks.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 60,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,279 miles

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?

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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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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What year was SYA 695W registered?

SYA 695W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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The MOT history for SYA 695W shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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