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NMD 403R

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMD 403R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mounts splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 155/80/13 T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 89,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mounts splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 155/80/13 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 88,974 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

two exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated but exhaust remains secure

Fail 9 May 2017 88,927 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper slightly damp (possibly excess fluid from recent brake work)

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

two exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated but exhaust remains secure

Pass 17 May 2016 88,647 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 11 May 2016 88,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,788 miles

fuel cap seal perished

nsf brake pipe slightly corroding

nsr leaf spring clamp insecure

nsr tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2014 87,787 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel cap seal perished

nsf brake pipe slightly corroding

nsr leaf spring clamp insecure

nsr tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,192 miles

accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 11 Aug 2012 87,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

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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NMD 403R is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NMD 403R, 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 NMD 403R registered?

NMD 403R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 26 October 1976.

Is NMD 403R safe to buy?

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