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YGV 132S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,016 mi
Last recorded48,016 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 132S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 45,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,096 miles

slight play in lh inner steering rack bush

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,096 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in lh inner steering rack bush

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,899 miles

slight play in lh inner steering rack bush

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,324 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s track rod end boot cracked

n/s track rod slight movement in inner ball

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,601 miles

lh inner track rod end has slight play †rhr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 May 2006 41,783 miles

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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YGV 132S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGV 132S, 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 48 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 YGV 132S registered?

YGV 132S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is YGV 132S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGV 132S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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