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YDF 191S

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDF 191S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,912 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 30,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 30,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight lift nearside front king pin

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,825 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play both steering rack ends

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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YDF 191S is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDF 191S, 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

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What year was YDF 191S registered?

YDF 191S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is YDF 191S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDF 191S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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