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NOV 720M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,394 mi
Last recorded89,394 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOV 720M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,394 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,659 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyres old

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,917 miles

front lower valance rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2013 74,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front lower valance rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,522 miles

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to rear axle and rear springs

engine oil leak

front suspension arms slight corrosion

rear diff oil leak

slight corrosion to offside sill and floor

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,236 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,940 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,900 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,567 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 71,566 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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NOV 720M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NOV 720M, 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.

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What year was NOV 720M registered?

NOV 720M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is NOV 720M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOV 720M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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