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NPL 948L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,546 mi
Last recorded31,546 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPL 948L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 31,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 31,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 30,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking Electric fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,908 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,794 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 29,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,187 miles

some lift n/s/f trunnions

Pass 28 May 2014 28,865 miles

some play/lift in n/s/f lower trunnion

Fail 27 May 2014 28,863 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

some play/lift in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 29 May 2013 28,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,383 miles

both front king pins have slight lift.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 28,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front king pins have slight lift.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,365 miles

o.s.r spring hanger bush worn.

o/s/r chassis in wheel arch has been welded only just meeting standard required.

slight lift in both front suspension king pins.

slight play in both front top outter suspension arm bushes.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o.s.r spring hanger bush worn.

o/s/r chassis in wheel arch has been welded only just meeting standard required.

slight lift in both front suspension king pins.

slight play in both front top outter suspension arm bushes.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake slight bind

slight play in both front king pins

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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NPL 948L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NPL 948L, 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.

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What year was NPL 948L registered?

NPL 948L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 December 1972.

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