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NJO 251T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 251T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,048 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,876 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,915 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 70,808 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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NJO 251T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 NJO 251T, 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 48 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 NJO 251T?

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What year was NJO 251T registered?

NJO 251T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is NJO 251T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJO 251T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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