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YRJ 116T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,795 mi
Last recorded65,795 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRJ 116T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 65,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.5 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,600 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,235 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s handbrake reading slightly down.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,821 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,680 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,475 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 64,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

hand brake coming up very high

oil leaking onto exhaust potential fire hazard

suspention generally lower on nearside

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,554 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2006 64,294 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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YRJ 116T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YRJ 116T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRJ 116T registered?

YRJ 116T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is YRJ 116T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRJ 116T 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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