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YGM 645T

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,461 mi
Last recorded79,461 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGM 645T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,461 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,101 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 79,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,500 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 75,500 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,571 miles

nearside rear rubber suspension strap split

track rod end ball joint boots starting to split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,217 miles

slight play in front suspension bushes

underside of car covered in under seal

Pass 26 May 2011 73,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 73,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,970 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,970 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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YGM 645T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YGM 645T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YGM 645T registered?

YGM 645T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is YGM 645T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGM 645T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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