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NGA 163M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

862 mi
Last recorded862 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGA 163M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 862 miles

previous welding repairs

Pass 13 Jul 2016 804 miles

Some previous welding repairs

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight seepage of oil from offside rear diff seal

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 772 miles

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight seepage out of the offside rear diff oil seal

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 711 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 711 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2013 577 miles

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

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2012 486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wheel arch rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2012 486 miles

Nearside wheel arch rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2008 455 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 440 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 194 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN

Pass 2 Sep 2005 22 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 22 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.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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NGA 163M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGA 163M, 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 NGA 163M registered?

NGA 163M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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