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NCF 852M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,030 mi
Last recorded57,030 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCF 852M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,842 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,537 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 56,090 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,635 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 52,438 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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NCF 852M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NCF 852M, 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 NCF 852M registered?

NCF 852M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is NCF 852M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCF 852M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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