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YUB 16S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,396 mi
Last recorded11,396 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUB 16S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,396 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear axle bump stop blocks rusted

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 30 Jan 2008 11,387 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear axle bump stop blocks rusted

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,147 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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YUB 16S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YUB 16S, 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 YUB 16S registered?

YUB 16S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is YUB 16S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUB 16S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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