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CYB 16S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,400 mi
Last recorded65,400 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYB 16S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly split/perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2017 65,399 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all 4 (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear mounting bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly split/perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,667 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 64,452 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,236 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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CYB 16S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CYB 16S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CYB 16S?

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What year was CYB 16S registered?

CYB 16S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 4 July 1978.

Is CYB 16S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYB 16S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYB 16S have outstanding finance?

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