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YEL 618S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,741 mi
Last recorded91,741 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 618S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 91,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,685 miles

Nearside Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2015 91,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff seal weaping

Pass 18 Aug 2012 90,783 miles

rear diff oil sill leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,439 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2010 90,080 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

oil present on nearside rear brake back plate. possible diff seal

Pass 5 Sep 2009 705,617 miles

nearside rear brake backplate wet but no sign of leak. possible diff leak

vehecle corroded underneath and has been welded in various places

Pass 6 Sep 2008 89,659 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,270 miles

nearside rear brake back plate wet

welding carried out prior to mot

Pass 12 Sep 2006 88,413 miles

various areas of corrosion around chassis/floor/body

various welding repairs carried out prior to mot

Fail 8 Sep 2006 88,409 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 88,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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YEL 618S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 YEL 618S, 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 49 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 YEL 618S registered?

YEL 618S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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