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NBF 219J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,637 mi
Last recorded42,637 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 219J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 42,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 41,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in Offside front steering arm

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,374 miles

Both front tyres are approaching the wear bars

Nearside Front Tie rod end slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,942 miles

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 26 Aug 2022 36,823 miles

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,479 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

slight imbalance in the front brakes

slight wear in the nearside and offside lower kingpins

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,933 miles

Nearside Front Tie rod end has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,959 miles

offside rear handbrake sticking slightly

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

wear evident in nearside and offside track rod ends

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,403 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,407 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,751 miles

All tyres starting to crack up on treads

Slight play in nearside front lower trunnion joint

Fail 20 Aug 2014 18,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

All tyres starting to crack up on treads

Slight play in nearside front lower trunnion joint

Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,083 miles

Slight play in both front lower trunnion joints

Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 11,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,902 miles

Nearside rear hub seal leaking oil but not affecting brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 9,858 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,396 miles

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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NBF 219J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NBF 219J, 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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NBF 219J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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