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NLP 395L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,220 mi
Last recorded2,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLP 395L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 2,220 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 2,220 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 1,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 1,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 1,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 1,683 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 1,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 1,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 9,237 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 784 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 415 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,764 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 26,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,355 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 24,349 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,455 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 23,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,412 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 23,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both side front king pins have lift and dry

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 23,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air intake pipe fowling on alternator pulley

drivers seat securing fixing points starting to corrode

rear axle retaining rubber straps deteriorating

spare tyre flat

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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NLP 395L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLP 395L, 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 NLP 395L registered?

NLP 395L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is NLP 395L safe to buy?

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