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YOG 197T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

27,117 mi
Last recorded27,117 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOG 197T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,117 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 27,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,789 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 26,789 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,789 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion by offside sill door hinge ,by brake pedal support,n/s front wheel arch,front apron by anti roll bar attachments

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 26,713 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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YOG 197T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 YOG 197T, 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

How do I check the history of YOG 197T?

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What year was YOG 197T registered?

YOG 197T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is YOG 197T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOG 197T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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