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NML 512L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,046 mi
Last recorded40,046 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNML 512L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 39,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,695 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,795 miles

slight play nearside and offside front kingpins

Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,795 miles

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

slight play nearside and offside front kingpins

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,060 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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NML 512L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NML 512L, 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 NML 512L registered?

NML 512L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is NML 512L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NML 512L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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