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YOC 168T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,328 mi
Last recorded65,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOC 168T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,996 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Numerous oil leak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake reserve

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,385 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 10 May 2011 61,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 60,801 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 59,691 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 56,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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YOC 168T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOC 168T, 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 YOC 168T registered?

YOC 168T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is YOC 168T safe to buy?

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