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NMA 841L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,736 mi
Last recorded11,736 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 841L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,736 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 11,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 11,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 10,928 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 10,919 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,093 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 9,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 8,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,317 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 7,614 miles

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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NMA 841L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 NMA 841L, 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 53 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 NMA 841L registered?

NMA 841L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 January 1973.

Is NMA 841L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 841L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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