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YPE 285T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,506 mi
Last recorded82,506 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPE 285T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,506 miles

both sides rear leaf springs are corroded

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 82,505 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides rear leaf springs are corroded

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,923 miles

osf floor weak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,845 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrossion to the offside front inner sill and holed, not within 30cm of prescribed areas

corrossion to the offside rear inner wheel arch

fuel tank corrodded

general underbody corrosion to vehicle

main fuel pipe corrodded

slight play to the steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2011 79,786 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrossion to the offside front inner sill and holed, not within 30cm of prescribed areas

corrossion to the offside rear inner wheel arch

fuel tank corrodded

general underbody corrosion to vehicle

main fuel pipe corrodded

slight play to the steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 76,005 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 76,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YPE 285T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPE 285T, 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 YPE 285T registered?

YPE 285T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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