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YGX 618S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGX 618S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,272 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 79,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,841 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 76,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2006 74,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2006 74,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YGX 618S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 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 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 YGX 618S, 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

How do I check the history of YGX 618S?

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What year was YGX 618S registered?

YGX 618S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is YGX 618S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGX 618S 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.

Does YGX 618S have outstanding finance?

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