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YLN 511S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,162 mi
Last recorded90,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLN 511S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 90,162 miles

BOTH Q PANELS ARE RUSTING AT THE FRONT.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 90,000 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,206 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 88,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,331 miles

oil leak

rear leaf spring bushes perrishing

Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,736 miles

Oil leak

slight play kingpins

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery slight insecurity

movement nearside front trunion bottom/top bushes

movement offside front trunions bottom/top

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,606 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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YLN 511S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLN 511S, 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 YLN 511S registered?

YLN 511S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is YLN 511S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLN 511S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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