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YFS 555S

1977 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,272 mi
Last recorded72,272 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFS 555S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,840 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in rackends

Pass 18 May 2012 70,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front lower suspension joint (trunion) has slight play

nearside front upper suspension joint (trunion) has slight play

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak frrom rear differential

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 70,940 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak frrom rear differential

rear leaf springs corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front lower suspension joint (trunion) has slight play

nearside front upper suspension joint (trunion) has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,292 miles

this vehicle has been very heav ily underseald unable to asses properly

Fail 27 Apr 2010

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,701 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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YFS 555S is a 1977 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 YFS 555S, 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 49 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 YFS 555S registered?

YFS 555S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is YFS 555S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFS 555S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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