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NLW 904L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

18,594 mi
Last recorded18,594 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLW 904L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 18,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,003 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 15,939 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,159 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 15,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,412 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 13,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,903 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 12,880 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,132 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

play in front king pins

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2011 12,132 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

play in front king pins

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

dampness around brake fluid resivoir

imbalance in rear brake efforts

play in offside front trunion

play in steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded and heavily undersilled

Fail 14 Apr 2010 12,123 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

dampness around brake fluid resivoir

imbalance in rear brake efforts

play in offside front trunion

play in steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded and heavily undersilled

Fail 16 Jun 2009 12,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front sidelamps dim

heavy coat of underseal underneath vehicle

n/s/f flexi brake hose deteriorating

rear brake pipes appear to be painted over

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 904L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NLW 904L, 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 NLW 904L registered?

NLW 904L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 August 1972.

Is NLW 904L safe to buy?

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