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YSF 606S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,561 mi
Last recorded60,561 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSF 606S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 60,561 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,511 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

main beam telltale dull.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

main beam telltale dull.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,501 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes dragging slightly - deemed serviceable

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes dragging slightly - deemed serviceable

Pass 28 May 2010 60,402 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

Fail 24 May 2010 60,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,350 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front trunion slight movement.

steering rack slight wear.

wiper blades splitting.

Pass 14 May 2008 60,219 miles

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

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

Fail 14 May 2008 60,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,149 miles

both front lower trunions slight movement.

slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 60,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front lower trunions slight movement

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 16 May 2006 59,778 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 59,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

steering column top bush/bearing slight play. †general corrosion. †rear silencer mounting rubber perishing. †o/s/f king pin slight movement. †o/s track rod slight play. †o/s/r tyre perishing & 2mm. †oil staining rear diff & gearbox.

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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YSF 606S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 606S, 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.

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What year was YSF 606S registered?

YSF 606S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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