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YER 167T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,807 mi
Last recorded17,807 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYER 167T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,807 miles

Boot floor area behind bumper is corroded, not within prescribed area

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front trim panel is corroded but not structural

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

No front screen fitted

No ignition barrel

No washers or wipers fitted ( no screen or frame)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Only Drivers seat fitted, No passenger seat

Outer wheel arches are corroded but not excessive

Radiator is in poor condition but not leaking

Rear axle is in poor condition

Rear axle is leaking but not excessive

Sills made from multiple patches.

Small hole in near side front floor, welded from other side

metal pipes coated in underseal preventing full inspection

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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YER 167T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YER 167T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YER 167T?

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What year was YER 167T registered?

YER 167T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is YER 167T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YER 167T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YER 167T have outstanding finance?

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