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NKT 805M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,540 mi
Last recorded81,540 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKT 805M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 81,529 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle LESSER EFFORT RECORDED ON FOOTBRAKE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR BEHIND WHEELARCH HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF REAR SPRING SHACKLE MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,512 miles

both front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,505 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,497 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,123 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,423 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 80,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil leaking from o/s/r brake drum

Pass 13 Jun 2009 79,869 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 79,869 miles

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

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

corrosion front and rear floor pans

slight oil leak from o/s/r brake drum

Pass 14 Jun 2008 79,542 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 79,541 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,828 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 78,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.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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NKT 805M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NKT 805M, 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.

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What year was NKT 805M registered?

NKT 805M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 September 1973.

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