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UVY 610V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVY 610V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,921 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,777 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 88,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 88,485 miles

Bulb defective in offside number plate lamp

Lift in offside front kingpin

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside wiper blade poorly fitted

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake effoert low

Offside steering rack boot perishing

Wear in offside front fulcrum pin

Wear in offside of steering rack

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 88,485 miles

Bulb defective in offside number plate lamp

Lift in offside front kingpin

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside wiper blade poorly fitted

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake effoert low

Offside steering rack boot perishing

Wear in offside front fulcrum pin

Wear in offside of steering rack

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 28 Apr 2007 87,568 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 May 2006 87,100 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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UVY 610V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVY 610V, 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 UVY 610V registered?

UVY 610V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is UVY 610V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVY 610V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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