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YEL 481S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,381 mi
Last recorded54,381 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 481S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,381 miles

play in steering wheel(removeable wheel)

slight play in n/s/f king pin and bush

Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,381 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering wheel(removeable wheel)

slight play in n/s/f king pin and bush

Pass 9 Feb 2013 53,489 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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YEL 481S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YEL 481S, 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

How do I check the history of YEL 481S?

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What year was YEL 481S registered?

YEL 481S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is YEL 481S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 481S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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