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YMD 555T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,212 mi
Last recorded1,212 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMD 555T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 1,212 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 1,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 859 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 858 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported loose at manifold (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings mounting bolts not tabbed over (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 708 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 696 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 490 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 97,735 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
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YMD 555T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMD 555T, 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 YMD 555T registered?

YMD 555T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is YMD 555T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMD 555T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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