MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front inoperative when headlamps switched on (4.4.3 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard lamps transposing with front headlamps
Main beam tell tale constantly illuminated when lights switched on
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
extensive repairs and surface rust under car
o/s rear brake noisy in operation
rear leaf springs rusty
d/s rear anti roll bar link distorted
extensive under body repairs
rear springs deteriating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
d/s rear anti roll bar link distorted
extensive under body repairs
rear springs deteriating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
both rear corners and spring mounts have extensive repairs
handbrake lever stiff
horn contacts intermitant
inner sills weakening
rear anti roll bar ends very close to axle
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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NCE 420R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 NCE 420R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was NCE 420R registered?
NCE 420R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1976.
Is NCE 420R safe to buy?
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