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NHX 170L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,549 mi
Last recorded1,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHX 170L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 1,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 1,523 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 1,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 1,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 1,336 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 1,336 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 1,252 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 1,252 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel Lower (2.1.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 1,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 1,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 989 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 989 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 842 miles

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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NHX 170L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 NHX 170L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NHX 170L?

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What year was NHX 170L registered?

NHX 170L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is NHX 170L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHX 170L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NHX 170L have outstanding finance?

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