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YMG 384H

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,248 mi
Last recorded7,248 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMG 384H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 7,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front seat belts starting to fray

slight visual smoke

Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body work poor in places

n/s floor to sill plate on floor not welded on unerside but welded from inside under carpet

rear leaf sprngs weak

slight play at o/s/f wheel

underside heavily undersealed

underside heavily welded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 5,600 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear leaf springs weak

underside heavily undersealed and weak in places

underside heavily welded

Fail 5 Nov 2009

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009
Pass 10 May 2008 3,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 2,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 2,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 700 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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YMG 384H is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YMG 384H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YMG 384H registered?

YMG 384H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 18 March 1970.

Is YMG 384H safe to buy?

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