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YOO 614S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

603 mi
Last recorded603 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOO 614S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 19 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 95,307 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 95,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,633 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 94,633 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 94,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 93,405 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 93,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 92,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,116 miles

fuel pipe under vehicle is corroded

handbrake travel

offside rear inner wheel arch is corroded and holed

slight play at offside and nearside front king pins

Pass 21 Jun 2006 90,228 miles

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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YOO 614S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOO 614S, 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.

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What year was YOO 614S registered?

YOO 614S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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The MOT history for YOO 614S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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