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YBP 79V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBP 79V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,342 miles

o/s n/s king pins have slight play

rear brake hose wet with oil steel type not rubber

Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,982 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 66,977 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,167 miles

lift and wear both king pins

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,618 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 64,618 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 64,377 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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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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YBP 79V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 December 1979.

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