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YRN 559V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,642 mi
Last recorded9,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRN 559V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 9,642 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 9,642 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,624 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 9,621 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 9,604 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 9,587 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 9,587 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,585 miles

both front lower wishbones corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

electrical fault between side lamp switch and ignition switch

Fail 1 Aug 2012 9,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,489 miles

both front king pins up down movement

underside of vehicle and components very rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2011 9,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 9,189 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 9,187 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,900 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 8,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 8,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

underbody scabby in places

Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 8,348 miles

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?

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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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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What year was YRN 559V registered?

YRN 559V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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