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NAD 617M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,349 mi
Last recorded43,349 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAD 617M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,199 miles

starting to rust on ns sill and edges of floor

Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,860 miles

some lift in front suspension king pins

Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,012 miles

Front shock absorbers wearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 42,090 miles

Nearside Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight lift in king pin

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers worn

both rear springs old and weak will need replacing soon

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,677 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,411 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

noise from steering system but still working ok

wiper blades worn need changing soon

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,666 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

noise from steering system

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,440 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,429 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floors starting to rust

water leak engine

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,548 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear springs old and starting to wear

slight rust on os floors

Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,532 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,215 miles

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

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 7 Jul 2007 31,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,252 miles

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

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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NAD 617M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 NAD 617M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NAD 617M registered?

NAD 617M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NAD 617M safe to buy?

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