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NPN 853M

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,286 mi
Last recorded84,286 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPN 853M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,286 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,038 miles

rear brake application poor

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust leak at joints

all tyres cracked

nsr rear most leaf spring mount corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 83,352 miles

slight play in n/s/f king pin

fuel pipe on tank damp

n/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak ?

Fail 25 May 2012 83,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel pipe on tank damp

n/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak ?

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 19 May 2011 83,002 miles

oil leak ?

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 21 May 2010 82,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

exhaust mounts perishing

wiper blades weak

Fail 21 May 2010 82,569 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

exhaust mounts perishing

wiper blades weak

Pass 23 May 2009 82,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 16 May 2009 82,063 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 23 May 2008 81,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres getting low outer edges

o/s outer sill panel corroding

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 11 May 2007 81,220 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front suspension king pins

Pass 19 May 2006 80,734 miles

oil leak

slight play 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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NPN 853M is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NPN 853M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NPN 853M registered?

NPN 853M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 October 1973.

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