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NLG 860P

1976 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLG 860P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated

eering rack arm o/s/f slight

Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,867 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes coated

eering rack arm o/s/f slight

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,677 miles

slight play detected in steering rack arms

Fail 7 Jul 2011 77,675 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

slight play detected in steering rack arms

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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NLG 860P is a 1976 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NLG 860P, 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 NLG 860P?

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What year was NLG 860P registered?

NLG 860P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1976.

Is NLG 860P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLG 860P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NLG 860P have outstanding finance?

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