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YDU 467S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 467S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,602 miles

Oil leak Engine and diff ()

Fail 22 May 2017 55,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak Engine and diff ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,434 miles

O/side seat mount surface corrosion

O/side sill seam surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,735 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 52,722 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,766 miles

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,466 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 51,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,194 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,913 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,521 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,521 miles

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

Slight play in O/S track rod

Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,602 miles

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

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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YDU 467S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDU 467S, 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 YDU 467S registered?

YDU 467S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is YDU 467S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDU 467S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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