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NCL 740H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,944 mi
Last recorded23,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCL 740H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 23,944 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,801 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 19,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 17,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 16,252 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 15,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,405 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,204 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 9,991 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,781 miles

Hand brake lever travel getting long.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,761 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,667 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 4,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 3,152 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 3,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,699 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,699 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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NCL 740H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 NCL 740H, 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 56 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 NCL 740H registered?

NCL 740H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 13 April 1970.

Is NCL 740H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCL 740H shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NCL 740H have outstanding finance?

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