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YAC 818S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,332 mi
Last recorded42,332 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 818S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,332 miles

Bolts missing from rear exhaust support, but system still adequately supported

Near side front tyre perished

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 42,331 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Bolts missing from rear exhaust support, but system still adequately supported

Near side front tyre perished

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

BRAKE SYSTEM FLEXIBLE HOSE MISSING BETWEEN BODY AND REAR AXLE

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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YAC 818S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YAC 818S, 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 YAC 818S?

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What year was YAC 818S registered?

YAC 818S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is YAC 818S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAC 818S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAC 818S have outstanding finance?

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