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YMP 444T

1979 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,045 mi
Last recorded62,045 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMP 444T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,045 miles

Corrosion to Nearside front inner wheel arch trailing edge

Corrosion to Offside sill

Corrosion to leading edge of Nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch trailing edge

Corrsion to Nearside sill

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leading edge of inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Corrosion to Nearside front inner wheel arch trailing edge

Corrosion to Nearside sill

Corrosion to leading edge of Nearside rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside front inner wheelarch trailing edge

Corrosion to offside sill

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,800 miles

both front tyres perishing/ splitting

centre exhaust mount snapped

corrosion to both inner rear wheelarch leading edges

Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres perishing/ splitting

centre exhaust mount snapped

corrosion to both inner rear wheelarch leading edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,166 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,737 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 60,118 miles

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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YMP 444T is a 1979 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 YMP 444T, 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 YMP 444T registered?

YMP 444T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is YMP 444T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMP 444T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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