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NLE 963K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,625 mi
Last recorded50,625 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLE 963K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 50,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,415 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 49,415 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe arm connecting to track rod end loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,895 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,196 miles

Offside Front steering retaining arm slightly loose

Pass 7 Oct 2020 48,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 47,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,928 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,698 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear leaf springs corroded

both rear rubber suspension straps perrishing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,551 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper cracked (2.4.B.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,602 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 45,592 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,128 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 41,708 miles

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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NLE 963K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 NLE 963K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NLE 963K?

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What year was NLE 963K registered?

NLE 963K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is NLE 963K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLE 963K shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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