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NLY 802L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLY 802L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,773 miles

Nearside washer jet's poor.

Offside headlamp aim's on its min. height.

Some handbrake lever free travel.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch pedal rubber's deteriating.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside washer jet's poor.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside headlamp aim's on its min. height.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Some handbrake lever free travel.

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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NLY 802L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLY 802L, 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 NLY 802L registered?

NLY 802L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NLY 802L safe to buy?

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