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YWU 784S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWU 784S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,671 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 81,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 81,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 81,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 80,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 79,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 78,850 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 77,159 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 76,043 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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YWU 784S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWU 784S, 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

How do I check the history of YWU 784S?

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What year was YWU 784S registered?

YWU 784S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is YWU 784S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWU 784S shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWU 784S have outstanding finance?

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