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YGY 671T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,839 mi
Last recorded34,839 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 671T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,839 miles

Fuel hose inlet side of fuel pump deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wishbone pins/bolt tabs not in slot on chassis x2

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 34,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose inlet side of fuel pump deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wishbone pins/bolt tabs not in slot on chassis x2

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,785 miles

fog lamp switch loose

front wipers poor clearing

handbrake lever stiff

previous repairs to front roll bar mounting areas

slight corrosion nearside front inner arch area

slight play at steering wheel

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 34,785 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

fog lamp switch loose

front wipers poor clearing

handbrake lever stiff

previous repairs to front roll bar mounting areas

slight corrosion nearside front inner arch area

slight play at steering wheel

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,650 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

advise both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

advise both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2014 34,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,959 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Repairs noted to offside front inner wing

Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,715 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Repairs noted to offside front inner wing

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,665 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,665 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s/f lower trunnion has play.

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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YGY 671T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YGY 671T, 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.

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YGY 671T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 September 1978.

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