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YLH 185S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,288 mi
Last recorded10,288 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLH 185S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 10,288 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 9,889 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 9,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,015 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,622 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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YLH 185S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLH 185S, 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

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What year was YLH 185S registered?

YLH 185S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is YLH 185S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLH 185S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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