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NJB 243R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,908 mi
Last recorded40,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJB 243R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,908 miles

Offside Front Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 40,538 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 40,028 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leaf spring mount wearing thin / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 39,523 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 39,160 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 38,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 38,868 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 38,457 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 38,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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NJB 243R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJB 243R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJB 243R registered?

NJB 243R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is NJB 243R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJB 243R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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