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YUJ 643T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,012 mi
Last recorded3,012 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUJ 643T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 3,012 miles

Central exhaust centre bracket rubber split.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 3,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central exhaust centre bracket rubber split.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 2,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 2,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 2,571 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 2,571 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2012 2,494 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 2,473 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 1,349 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

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

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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YUJ 643T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YUJ 643T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YUJ 643T?

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What year was YUJ 643T registered?

YUJ 643T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is YUJ 643T safe to buy?

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