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YAN 302T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,874 mi
Last recorded36,874 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAN 302T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 36,874 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front dip headlamp on maximum height

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish on tread

Offside Front brake pads low

Offside Front tyre is starting to perish on tread and outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level is below minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,276 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Front king pin rubber bushes have slight play

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear back plate is damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Front king pin rubber bushes have slight play

Offside Front tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear back plate is damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 36,106 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,092 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 36,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 36,068 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YAN 302T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 YAN 302T, 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 48 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 YAN 302T registered?

YAN 302T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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