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YOH 878T

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOH 878T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,142 miles

front fuel pipes perishing

n/s/r tyre slight perishing on sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,078 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,943 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,920 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 74,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YOH 878T is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 YOH 878T, 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 47 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 YOH 878T registered?

YOH 878T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is YOH 878T safe to buy?

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