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NKJ 747M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,502 mi
Last recorded39,502 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 747M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 36,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,191 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 34,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,306 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,520 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,520 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,196 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,942 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 16,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 14,934 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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NKJ 747M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 NKJ 747M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKJ 747M registered?

NKJ 747M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NKJ 747M safe to buy?

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