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NMP 775L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMP 775L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,117 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2013 79,113 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 78,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION SWIVEL ASSEMBLY

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO VEHICLE WITHIN ALL PRESCRIBED AREAS NONE EXCESSIVE

VEHICLE HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ALL APPEARS OK

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,209 miles

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

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ALL APPEARS OK

Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED ALL APPEARS OK

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,095 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,043 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL OF FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE OF BODY AND WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Fail 8 Apr 2009 78,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL OF FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE OF BODY AND WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Pass 8 Mar 2008 77,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 75,900 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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NMP 775L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NMP 775L, 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 NMP 775L registered?

NMP 775L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is NMP 775L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMP 775L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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