MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
play in steering rack inner joints
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YET 988T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 YET 988T, 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
How do I check the history of YET 988T?
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What year was YET 988T registered?
YET 988T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 8 December 1978.
Is YET 988T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YET 988T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YET 988T have outstanding finance?
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