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NPB 487W

1981 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,220 mi
Last recorded38,220 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPB 487W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,220 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 38,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 37,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,552 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,958 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,818 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,804 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,613 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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NPB 487W is a 1981 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 NPB 487W, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPB 487W?

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What year was NPB 487W registered?

NPB 487W is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is NPB 487W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPB 487W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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