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NPO 566J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,678 mi
Last recorded55,678 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 566J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,544 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,543 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,606 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,606 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 May 2008 53,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 52,382 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 52,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,927 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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NPO 566J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 566J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPO 566J?

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What year was NPO 566J registered?

NPO 566J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is NPO 566J safe to buy?

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