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NPO 350M

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,747 mi
Last recorded35,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 350M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,633 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear axle strap showing signs of wear

Fail 18 Jul 2016 35,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in offside front lower tranion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,057 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in offside front king pin

slight wear in offside front shock absorber lever arm

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,864 miles

offside front shock absorber lever has slight play

offside front top trioine has slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2014 34,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front shock absorber lever has slight play

offside front top trioine has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,542 miles

slight play in offside front top trinion bushes

slight play in offside shocker lever arm

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

slight play in offside front top trinion bushes

slight play in offside shocker lever arm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside front foot well has a small amount of corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,942 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 33,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,534 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 33,533 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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NPO 350M is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NPO 350M, 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.

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What year was NPO 350M registered?

NPO 350M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NPO 350M safe to buy?

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