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YNF 219T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

47,984 mi
Last recorded47,984 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 219T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,984 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system support detached

Spare tyre under-inflated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,897 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 47,897 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,634 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,374 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,343 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Apr 2014 47,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre underinflated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,803 miles

Light wiper sweep scratches on windscreen swept area

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,803 miles

Light wiper sweep scratches on windscreen swept area

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 inner wheel arch corroded ( NOT within prescribed area)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded ( NOT within prescribed area)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,021 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,018 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 44,311 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,065 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,630 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 43,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YNF 219T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 YNF 219T, 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.

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What year was YNF 219T registered?

YNF 219T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 August 1978.

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