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NEW 999M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,123 mi
Last recorded14,123 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 999M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 14,123 miles

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

free play in osf/nsf wheel bearings

free play in osr/nsr hub bearings

front number plate broken

oil leaks

osr inner quarter corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 14,123 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

free play in osf/nsf wheel bearings

free play in osr/nsr hub bearings

front number plate broken

oil leaks

osr inner quarter corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 13,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 13,882 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2014 13,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate broken

misting of oil? around osr/nsr brake drums

osr quarter panel (inner) corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 13,257 miles

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch inner

Pass 23 May 2012 13,016 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheelarch inner

Fail 21 May 2012 13,015 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on o/s/r wheelarch inner

Pass 26 May 2011 12,263 miles

both axle half shaft seals leaking

exhaust noisey

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front wipers poor

oil from both half shaft oil seals.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 12,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers poor

oil from both half shaft oil seals.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 10,408 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 10,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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NEW 999M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NEW 999M, 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 NEW 999M registered?

NEW 999M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is NEW 999M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEW 999M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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