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YMA 154S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMA 154S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,115 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 76,092 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YMA 154S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YMA 154S, 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 YMA 154S registered?

YMA 154S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is YMA 154S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMA 154S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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