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NLW 140P

1976 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,407 mi
Last recorded20,407 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLW 140P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 20,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 18,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,041 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail stuck in its tread

rear exhaust silencer has a slight blow from its joint

Pass 3 May 2012 17,763 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in off side front king pin

Pass 4 May 2011 16,857 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 16,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 15,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion on metal fuel pipe

Hole corroded into middle of n/side floor pan.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe.

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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NLW 140P is a 1976 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NLW 140P, 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

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What year was NLW 140P registered?

NLW 140P is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 5 April 1976.

Is NLW 140P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLW 140P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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