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YAN 314T

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,830 mi
Last recorded81,830 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAN 314T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,830 miles

Slight play in front suspension trunion joints.

Very slight play in steering rack.

Fail 30 Oct 2006 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Slight play in front suspension trunion joints.

Very slight play in steering rack,

Pass 26 Nov 2005 81,637 miles

Front suspension top and bottom truion joints and bushes have slight play.

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2005 81,633 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front suspension top and bottom truion joints and bushes have slight play.

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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 314T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White 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 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 314T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAN 314T registered?

YAN 314T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is YAN 314T safe to buy?

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