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NCV 842M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,851 mi
Last recorded7,851 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCV 842M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 7,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 7,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 7,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 7,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 7,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 6,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,415 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 4,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 703 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,999 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 97,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 95,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 93,022 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 93,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 90,044 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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NCV 842M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NCV 842M, 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 NCV 842M registered?

NCV 842M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1973.

Is NCV 842M safe to buy?

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