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YYA 638N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,636 mi
Last recorded84,636 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 638N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,636 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,544 miles

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

Offside Front Small play in wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,534 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s seat base slight movement

n/s/f wiper small split

Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,534 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s seat base slight movement

n/s/f wiper small split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,438 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wiper split

slight movement in offside front seat base

Fail 28 Jun 2012 84,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper split

slight movement in drivers seat base

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,416 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 84,414 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2010 84,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front anti roll bar link hitting wishbone under heavy load

nearside front wiper blade split

prop shaft front u/j excessivily worn

Fail 18 May 2010 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front anti roll bar link hitting wishbone under heavy load

nearside front wiper blade split

prop shaft front u/j excessivily worn

Fail 25 Nov 2009 84,278 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 83,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 82,307 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 82,307 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 638N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYA 638N, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYA 638N registered?

YYA 638N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 30 August 1974.

Is YYA 638N safe to buy?

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