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NDL 412M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,741 mi
Last recorded35,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDL 412M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,741 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 35,741 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle and ns rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rebound straps heavily deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle rebound straps deteriorated

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle and rear exhaust mountings perished

Fail 25 Apr 2018 33,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle rebound straps deteriorated

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle and rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle rebound straps deteriorated x2

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle rebound straps deteriorated x2

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 27,520 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,268 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,455 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,840 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 25,840 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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NDL 412M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NDL 412M, 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.

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What year was NDL 412M registered?

NDL 412M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1973.

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