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YDX 271S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,243 mi
Last recorded15,243 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDX 271S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,243 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,275 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 15,274 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,259 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 15,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 May 2011 15,189 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,035 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 15,030 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,030 miles

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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YDX 271S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YDX 271S, 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 YDX 271S registered?

YDX 271S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is YDX 271S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDX 271S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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