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YOG 575T

1979 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,966 mi
Last recorded8,966 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOG 575T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 6,075 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 6,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 5,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 May 2006 5,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 575T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 575T, 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 575T?

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What year was YOG 575T registered?

YOG 575T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is YOG 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOG 575T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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