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NEE 446M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,772 mi
Last recorded62,772 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEE 446M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,455 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear exhaust mountings/clamps deteriorated causing exhaust to foul on rear shock bolt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,872 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 53,562 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,489 miles

Nearside rear floor at rear of rear spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,325 miles

front discs starting to rust

front tyres getting low and perishing

fuel tank and pipe rusty

handbrake near end of travel

minor exhaust blow at joints

play in front wheel bearings

springs rusty

wear in nearside front lower suspension joint

Fail 26 May 2009 53,325 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs starting to rust

front tyres getting low and perishing

fuel tank and pipe rusting

minor exhaust blow at joints

play in front wheel bearings

springs rusty

wear in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 21 May 2008 53,528 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke on acceleration

front coil springs rusting

front tyre treads getting low

oil on offside rear wheel - no leaks visible

slight play in front hubs

slight wear in nearside front lower trunion joint

surface rust on fuel tank

underside starting to rust

Fail 15 May 2008 53,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust emits blue smoke on acceleration

front coil springs rusting

front tyre treads getting low

oil on offside rear wheel - no leaks visible

slight play in front hubs

slight wear in nearside front lower trunion joint

surface rust on fuel tank

underside starting to rust

Pass 10 May 2007 53,109 miles

slight play in both front hubs †front tyre treads getting low †underside getting rusty †exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

Fail 9 May 2007 53,109 miles

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

slight play in both front hubs †front tyre treads getting low †underside starting to rust †exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

Pass 2 May 2006 52,634 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front hubs

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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NEE 446M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NEE 446M, 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 NEE 446M registered?

NEE 446M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is NEE 446M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEE 446M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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