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YYB 56X

1981 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,436 mi
Last recorded57,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 56X
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,356 miles

front bumper not fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,356 miles

front bumper missing

near side rear rebound strapp torn

Fail 13 Jun 2008 53,356 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper missing

near side rear rebound strapp torn

Propshaft component defective

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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YYB 56X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 YYB 56X, 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 45 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 YYB 56X registered?

YYB 56X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is YYB 56X safe to buy?

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