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NSU 624

1988 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,566 mi
Last recorded1,566 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Midget26,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 624
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 1,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,172 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 11,149 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 10,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,130 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 10,040 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 10,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise signs engine startin g to burn oil

advise signs of oil leaking from steering box assembly

Pass 25 May 2006 10,018 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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NSU 624 is a 1988 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,145 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 NSU 624, 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 38 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NSU 624?

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What year was NSU 624 registered?

NSU 624 is a 1988 MG Midget, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is NSU 624 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 624 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSU 624 have outstanding finance?

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