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NJX 393P

1976 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,001 mi
Last recorded18,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJX 393P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 18,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2017 17,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

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

Steering column retaining device missing column pulls out (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion & poor quality welding/repairs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 17,863 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,664 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 17,654 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 17,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,381 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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NJX 393P is a 1976 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJX 393P, 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 NJX 393P?

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What year was NJX 393P registered?

NJX 393P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 22 April 1976.

Is NJX 393P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJX 393P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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