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YMW 659V

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,971 mi
Last recorded32,971 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMW 659V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,285 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,384 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,158 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 40,136 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,784 miles

Both front tyres are cracked around the edge of the tread

Both rear tyres are cracked around the side wall

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,766 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YMW 659V 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 92.3%.

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 YMW 659V, 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

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What year was YMW 659V registered?

YMW 659V is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 August 1979.

Is YMW 659V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMW 659V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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