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NDM 796L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDM 796L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,802 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 83,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of the leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of the leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,166 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing lever arm castle nut has split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,570 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,966 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres have some sidewall cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,525 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres have some sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,673 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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NDM 796L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NDM 796L, 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 NDM 796L registered?

NDM 796L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 26 January 1973.

Is NDM 796L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDM 796L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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