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NCM 270H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,404 mi
Last recorded1,404 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCM 270H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 1,404 miles

clutch slave cylinder has slight seepage

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 1,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 145 miles

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

main beam tell-tell light not working.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

main beam tell-tell light not working.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,692 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

vehicle has been stood.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 99,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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NCM 270H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NCM 270H, 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

How do I check the history of NCM 270H?

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What year was NCM 270H registered?

NCM 270H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is NCM 270H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCM 270H shows 9 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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