MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member. (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front king pins slight movement up/down
both front lower wishbones corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front centre box section starting to corrod
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front lower wishbones corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front centre inner panel corroded
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
both front lower wishbones corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
electrical fault between side lamp switch and ignition switch
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front lower wishbones corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
electrical fault between side lamp switch and ignition switch
both front king pins up down movement
underside of vehicle and components very rusty
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both rear leaf springs heavily corroded
underside of vehicle and components very rusty
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
underbody scabby in places
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YRN 559V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 YRN 559V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YRN 559V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 March 1980.
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