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YYA 279H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,892 mi
Last recorded43,892 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 279H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 43,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 43,886 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 43,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,080 miles

rear hand brake effect low.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 42,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,514 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,857 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 41,856 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YYA 279H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 YYA 279H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYA 279H registered?

YYA 279H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 3 February 1970.

Is YYA 279H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYA 279H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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