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YBN 224V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,061 mi
Last recorded32,061 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBN 224V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 29,389 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,042 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 27,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 25,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,102 miles

nearside front upper trunnion joint has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2014 23,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front upper trunnion joint has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,477 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside and nearside front kingpins have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 19,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,018 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 17,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 16,663 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 13,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,395 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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YBN 224V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBN 224V, 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.

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What year was YBN 224V registered?

YBN 224V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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