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YBW 197V

1979 MG Miget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,362 mi
Last recorded27,362 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Miget59,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 197V
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,362 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,224 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 26,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut not tightened (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut not tightened (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,696 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 24,591 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 24,591 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 23,931 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 23,253 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine tends to overheat

Fail 29 May 2009 23,219 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine tends to overheat

Pass 16 Sep 2007 22,488 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

fuel hoses deteriorated - hardened

rear axel straps deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,455 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 21,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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YBW 197V is a 1979 MG Miget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 59,859 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBW 197V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBW 197V registered?

YBW 197V is a 1979 MG Miget, first registered on 15 August 1979.

Is YBW 197V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBW 197V shows 14 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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