MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
play in rackends
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
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
this vehicle has been very heav ily underseald unable to asses properly
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)
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)
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.
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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.
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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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