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YNP 444R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,454 mi
Last recorded12,454 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNP 444R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 12,454 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 12,153 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 12,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 11,669 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,241 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 11,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,529 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

check wheel alignment

Fail 14 Apr 2011 10,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

check wheel alignment

Pass 19 Apr 2010 9,410 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 9,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 8,196 miles

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 4,989 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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YNP 444R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 YNP 444R, 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 49 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 YNP 444R registered?

YNP 444R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 April 1977.

Is YNP 444R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNP 444R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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