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YLO 144S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,872 mi
Last recorded76,872 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLO 144S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 76,555 miles

Hazard switch somtimes does not work

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,337 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,334 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,622 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,622 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,664 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 74,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,293 miles

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

slight movement in o/s hub assbley

Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,214 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 73,180 miles

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

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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YLO 144S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YLO 144S, 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 YLO 144S registered?

YLO 144S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 April 1978.

Is YLO 144S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLO 144S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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