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NGJ 346V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,153 mi
Last recorded40,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGJ 346V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,153 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

slight play in front swivels

Fail 31 May 2018 40,152 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front flexi brake pipes perished

slight play in front swivels

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in front swivels

Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,007 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,903 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,790 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 39,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,669 miles

Front flexible brake hoses perishing

Nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Slight exhaust leak on rear joint

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,155 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 39,081 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode in places.

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Slight play in both front king pis.

Fail 1 May 2008 39,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pipes starting to corrode in places.

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Slight play in both front king pis.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,977 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Rear exhaust mounting perishing.

Rear spring shackel bushes perishing.

Slight play in front king-pins.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 38,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses perishing.

Offside door mirror cracked.

Rear exhaust mounting perishing.

Rear spring shackel bushes perishing.

Slight play in front king-pins.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,820 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

Rear spring shackle bushes perishing.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 38,818 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Rear spring shackel bushes perishing

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing fully due to wheel binding

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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NGJ 346V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 NGJ 346V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NGJ 346V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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