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NJE 899R

1976 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,008 mi
Last recorded49,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJE 899R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear of boot floor starting to rust

Fail 31 May 2013 49,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear of boot floor starting to rust

Pass 1 May 2007 49,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,808 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 48,808 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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NJE 899R is a 1976 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NJE 899R, 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

How do I check the history of NJE 899R?

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What year was NJE 899R registered?

NJE 899R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 30 October 1976.

Is NJE 899R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJE 899R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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