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YKH 166S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,135 mi
Last recorded67,135 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKH 166S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 67,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 67,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 67,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,780 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,791 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,791 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,187 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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YKH 166S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKH 166S, 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 YKH 166S?

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What year was YKH 166S registered?

YKH 166S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is YKH 166S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKH 166S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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