MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
diff oil seal leaking
front and rear bumpers removed
front spot light repaired with tape
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads
n/s/f king pin and trunion have slight play
o/s/f king pin has slight play
o/s n/s king pins have slight play
rear brake hose wet with oil steel type not rubber
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s n/s king pins have slight play
rear brake hose wet with oil steel type not rubber
diff leaking oil onto brake hose
n/s spot light repaired with tape
n/s/f tyre wornb on outer edge
o/s steering rack gator starting to split
play in o/s n/s lower trunions
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
diff leaking oil onto brake hose
fuel hose to rear carb splitting
fuel return hose split
n/s spot light repaired with tape
n/s/f tyre wornb on outer edge
o/s steering rack gator starting to split
play in o/s n/s lower trunions
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
lift and wear both king pins
Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YBP 79V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YBP 79V, 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 YBP 79V registered?
YBP 79V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 December 1979.
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