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NLH 444K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,446 mi
Last recorded31,446 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLH 444K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 31,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 31,039 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 27,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,468 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 26,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,855 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,514 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 24,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,774 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,594 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,214 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,988 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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NLH 444K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NLH 444K, 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 NLH 444K?

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What year was NLH 444K registered?

NLH 444K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is NLH 444K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLH 444K shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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