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NBF 979M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,924 mi
Last recorded35,924 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 979M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 35,924 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,638 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 35,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,193 miles

Both rear axle straps are deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,906 miles

Both rear axle straps are deteriorating

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 34,626 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle rubber straps are deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2019 34,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 34,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 32,679 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 32,679 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 31,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,309 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,078 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 26,001 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 979M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NBF 979M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NBF 979M?

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What year was NBF 979M registered?

NBF 979M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is NBF 979M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBF 979M shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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