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YVT 92S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,342 mi
Last recorded55,342 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVT 92S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,340 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,335 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,328 miles

nearside steering pivot point has slight play

offside steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2008 55,236 miles

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

n/s/r front spring hanger mounting point starting to corrode

o/s/f top trunion bushes slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slight blow from rear of exhaust

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f lower trunion (bushes and screw threads)

slight sideways movement in o/s/f top shock absorber lever arm

Fail 21 May 2008 55,236 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r front spring hanger mounting point starting to corrode

o/s/f top trunion bushes slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slight blow from rear of exhaust

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

slight movement in o/s/f lower trunion (bushes and screw threads)

slight sideways movement in o/s/f top shock absorber lever arm

Pass 22 May 2007 55,131 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slight blow on exhaust rear section

slight movement in o/s/f shock absorber lever arm

slight movement in o/s/f top and lower trunion bushes

slight movement in propshaft front joint

slight oil leak on engine

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 20 May 2006 54,980 miles

emissions slightly high

o/s/r spring hanger bush starting to split

slight blow on exhaust rear box

slight hand brake travel

slight movement in n/s/f shock absorber lever arm

slight movement in n/s/f top trunion

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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YVT 92S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YVT 92S, 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 YVT 92S registered?

YVT 92S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 May 1978.

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The MOT history for YVT 92S 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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