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YRN 530R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,151 mi
Last recorded93,151 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRN 530R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,151 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 93,117 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking inner side walls

Pass 23 May 2013 92,305 miles

near side rear tyre cracking in inner side wall

slight corrosion near side front floor

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,429 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 90,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,160 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 87,155 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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YRN 530R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YRN 530R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRN 530R registered?

YRN 530R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 April 1977.

Is YRN 530R safe to buy?

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