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NBK 811R

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,881 mi
Last recorded10,881 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2006
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBK 811R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,881 miles

o/s front floor welded but not totally seam welded not perscribed area

rear sping bushes slightly perished

slight bind on n/s front wheel

slight play in o/s front shock absorber arm

slight play in o/s lower king pin bush

small holes on n/s o/s front body chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2006 10,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front valance corroded

min play in o/s lower joint

n/s o/s front body chassis holed

n/s o/s front top joint bushes slightly perished

n/s rear brake slightly lower effort

o/s front floor panel not seam welded not load bearing

slight bind on o/s rear wheel

slight play in o/s front shock arm

Fail 15 May 2006 10,881 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

both front chassis rail rusted through not in perscibed area

brake pipe from front to rear rusty

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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NBK 811R is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 NBK 811R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NBK 811R registered?

NBK 811R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 12 May 1977.

Is NBK 811R safe to buy?

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