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YGD 560S

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,454 mi
Last recorded55,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGD 560S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,454 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 50,832 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 50,832 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,720 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,720 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear oil leaking into drum

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,256 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,505 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack worn and requires replacement shortly

Pass 30 Aug 2010 49,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,035 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2007 48,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,384 miles

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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YGD 560S is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YGD 560S, 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 YGD 560S?

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What year was YGD 560S registered?

YGD 560S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is YGD 560S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGD 560S shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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