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YGN 162S

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,720 mi
Last recorded62,720 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGN 162S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front lift movement in king pin

Offside Front lift movement in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 62,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front lift movement in king pin

Offside Front lift movement in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 62,595 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 62,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Adjusted C.O. down from 7% to 4.3% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2015 62,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,744 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2006 60,974 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 60,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

some corrosion to body and rear hose ferrule some wear suspension etc especially nearside front lower pivot

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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YGN 162S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 YGN 162S, 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

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What year was YGN 162S registered?

YGN 162S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is YGN 162S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGN 162S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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