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NPO 561M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,067 mi
Last recorded16,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 561M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 16,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 15,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,947 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,594 miles

steering has slight free play & slight lift in column, lower column pick bolt loose

Fail 10 Jun 2013 13,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

steering has slight free play & slight lift in column, lower column pick bolt loose

Pass 26 May 2012 13,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 12,283 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2010 9,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,711 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 9,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 9,386 miles

nearside front whel bearing slight wear / noise ?

offside seat back rest not releasing

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 561M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPO 561M, 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 NPO 561M registered?

NPO 561M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is NPO 561M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 561M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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