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YLG 860S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,171 mi
Last recorded69,171 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLG 860S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,056 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 67,916 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,416 miles

c/o emissions near to limit.

some play at n/s/front hub bearing.

some wear/play at inner steering rack ball joints.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,994 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 59,994 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 59,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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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YLG 860S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 YLG 860S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLG 860S registered?

YLG 860S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is YLG 860S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLG 860S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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