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NEG 121E

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,031 mi
Last recorded54,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 121E
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 53,918 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,861 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,669 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,532 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 53,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 53,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,321 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 May 2010 53,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 May 2009 53,227 miles

wiper coverage poor sweep

Fail 26 May 2009 53,227 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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NEG 121E is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 NEG 121E, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NEG 121E registered?

NEG 121E is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is NEG 121E safe to buy?

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