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NEL 602M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

6,418 mi
Last recorded6,418 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 602M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,418 miles

Corrosion starting on offside outer body sill.

Slight movement in nearside front suspension/steering king pin

Some scoring on nearside front brake disc

Fail 23 Oct 2007 6,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber is coming off pedal.

Corrosion starting on offside outer body sill.

Slight movement in nearside front suspension/steering king pin

Some scoring on nearside front brake disc

Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 3,610 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise repairs carried out to front chassis via antiroll bar mounting unable to detain quality of repair due to underseal etc

Fail 30 Aug 2006 3,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise signs of repair carried out to front anti rollbar mountings unable to detain quality of repair due to underseal!

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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NEL 602M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NEL 602M, 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 NEL 602M registered?

NEL 602M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NEL 602M safe to buy?

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