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YHM 366T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,582 mi
Last recorded15,582 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHM 366T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 15,582 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,437 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 15,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 14,785 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,208 miles

General underside corrosion.

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

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

nearside front floor/ wheel arc h corroded - not within a prescribed area

offside front floor / wheel arch corroded/ holed - not within a prescribed area.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to floor pan front below front wheel arch both sides

Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

somr corrosion lower edges of both outer sills

Pass 21 Jan 2008 13,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,785 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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YHM 366T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHM 366T, 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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What year was YHM 366T registered?

YHM 366T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is YHM 366T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHM 366T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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