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NLL 808K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,424 mi
Last recorded23,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLL 808K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 23,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 23,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 23,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 23,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,159 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 23,156 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,618 miles

slight play in o/s front king pin

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,503 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 22,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,045 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,453 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 21,453 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,133 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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NLL 808K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NLL 808K, 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

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What year was NLL 808K registered?

NLL 808K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 July 1972.

Is NLL 808K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLL 808K shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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