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NLX 236L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLX 236L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor/sill corroded

Nearside Front under bonnet - vehicle has plate fitted to none structural component/firewall

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) rubber parished (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor - behind brake pedal (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower floor/sill corroded

Nearside Front under bonnet - vehicle has plate fitted to none structural component/firewall

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,989 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 60,989 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,203 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,584 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,444 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides sills to floors slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 46,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,236 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,035 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 4,034 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 43,635 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine smoking{burning oil}.not quite excessive enough to fail visual emission test.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 4,034 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 4,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NLX 236L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLX 236L, 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.

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What year was NLX 236L registered?

NLX 236L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1972.

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