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YSF 39W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,394 mi
Last recorded59,394 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSF 39W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,394 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 59,394 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,186 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,186 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,486 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 55,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 54,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2007 54,619 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 53,277 miles

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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YSF 39W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YSF 39W, 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 YSF 39W registered?

YSF 39W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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