MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak Oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear spring u bolts rusted & showing signs of being loose
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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YFC 116V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 YFC 116V, 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 YFC 116V registered?
YFC 116V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 August 1979.
Is YFC 116V safe to buy?
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