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YGB 976S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,473 mi
Last recorded55,473 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGB 976S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,473 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,430 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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
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YGB 976S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGB 976S, 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 YGB 976S registered?

YGB 976S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is YGB 976S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGB 976S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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