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YFC 660V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 660V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,880 miles

Front slight longitudinal movement noted between outer & inner sections of steering shaft assembly.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track-rod inner ball-joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,436 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 95,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,330 miles

both rear tyres light cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2011 94,933 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,537 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 94,128 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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YFC 660V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 660V, 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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YFC 660V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 August 1979.

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