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YRR 667T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,174 mi
Last recorded29,174 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRR 667T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 29,174 miles

nearside rear spring,front mounting,corrosion not excessive

offside front unner wing corroded, not excessive

Fail 13 May 2014 29,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear spring,front mounting,corrosion not excessive

not all bulbs working in offside number plate light

offside front unner wing corroded, not excessive

Pass 2 May 2013 29,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2011 28,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YRR 667T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 YRR 667T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YRR 667T registered?

YRR 667T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is YRR 667T safe to buy?

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