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NCN 713L

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,479 mi
Last recorded1,479 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCN 713L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 1,479 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 1,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 1,084 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,518 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,485 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,485 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,217 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 73,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 73,188 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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NCN 713L is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NCN 713L, 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

How do I check the history of NCN 713L?

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What year was NCN 713L registered?

NCN 713L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is NCN 713L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCN 713L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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