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NBL 524L

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,870 mi
Last recorded3,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 524L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 3,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 3,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 3,162 miles

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 3,162 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 3,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 3,071 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 2,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 2,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 2,357 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,804 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 1,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 1,574 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 1,557 miles

slight play in steering,minor surface corrosion underside of vehicle,.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 1,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 1,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 1,296 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 1,128 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 909 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 820 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 781 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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NBL 524L is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NBL 524L, 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

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What year was NBL 524L registered?

NBL 524L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is NBL 524L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBL 524L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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