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YFT 892V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,525 mi
Last recorded16,525 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFT 892V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 16,525 miles

slight corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 10 May 2012 16,525 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 21 May 2011 16,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 16,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,399 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 15,823 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YFT 892V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFT 892V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YFT 892V?

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What year was YFT 892V registered?

YFT 892V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 August 1979.

Is YFT 892V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFT 892V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YFT 892V have outstanding finance?

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