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YJA 324T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,278 mi
Last recorded52,278 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJA 324T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,156 miles

off side front tyre splitting on sidewall

Fail 12 Jul 2012 52,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front tyre splitting on sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,603 miles

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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YJA 324T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJA 324T, 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 YJA 324T registered?

YJA 324T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is YJA 324T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJA 324T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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