MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Engine idle slightly high
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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YUY 488W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YUY 488W, 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 YUY 488W registered?
YUY 488W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is YUY 488W safe to buy?
The MOT history for YUY 488W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YUY 488W have outstanding finance?
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