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NPE 955L

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,822 mi
Last recorded22,822 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 955L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 22,822 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF sill slighly corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 22,822 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF sill slighly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 22,784 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,735 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,630 miles

as original

Fail 18 Apr 2006 22,630 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

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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NPE 955L is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 NPE 955L, 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 55 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 NPE 955L registered?

NPE 955L is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NPE 955L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPE 955L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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