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NCE 420R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,284 mi
Last recorded31,284 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCE 420R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 31,284 miles

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))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 31,251 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 31,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,869 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 30,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,468 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,468 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,016 miles

d/s rear anti roll bar link distorted

extensive under body repairs

rear springs deteriating

Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,350 miles

handbrake lever stiff

horn contacts intermitant

inner sills weakening

rear anti roll bar ends very close to axle

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,199 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 28,199 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,824 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2005 27,398 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for NCE 420R shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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