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YEL 381T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,944 mi
Last recorded40,944 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 381T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 40,944 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,908 miles

Nearside foot & handbrake only just met mot minimum requirements

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,877 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,782 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 38,782 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,738 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 38,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front seat belt stiff coming out

Fail 22 Sep 2009 33,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on outside edge of tread

offside seat belt stiff coming out

Pass 13 May 2008 29,357 miles

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary.

slight play in both front lever arms.

slight play in both front trunions.

Fail 9 May 2008 29,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary.

slight play in both front lever arms.

slight play in both front trunions.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,556 miles

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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YEL 381T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEL 381T, 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 YEL 381T registered?

YEL 381T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YEL 381T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 381T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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