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YSU 435

1990 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,508 mi
Last recorded32,508 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 MG Midget10,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 435
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,508 miles

17% imbalance on front service brakes

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,059 miles

23% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear axle has oil leak centre seal

Fail 6 Sep 2010 32,057 miles

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

23% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear axle has oil leak centre seal

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,572 miles

slight lift in top steering coloum

Pass 25 Jul 2005 31,482 miles

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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YSU 435 is a 1990 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 10,800 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 YSU 435, 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 36 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 YSU 435 registered?

YSU 435 is a 1990 MG Midget, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is YSU 435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 435 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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