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YTP 456V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,539 mi
Last recorded63,539 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTP 456V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight free play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight free play

Fail 19 Sep 2018 63,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,050 miles

Handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,050 miles

Handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,633 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 61,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both nearside tyres perished

both rear spring rear bushes worn

handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 60,148 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S STEERING RACK

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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YTP 456V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTP 456V, 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 YTP 456V registered?

YTP 456V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 February 1980.

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