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NPG 860L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,280 mi
Last recorded29,280 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 860L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 29,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 28,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 27,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 27,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,917 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened nsf (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nsf (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,559 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 27,873 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 23,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 20,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,070 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 15,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 15,529 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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NPG 860L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NPG 860L, 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 NPG 860L registered?

NPG 860L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is NPG 860L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPG 860L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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