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NTH 256J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTH 256J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

diff c/w and pinion has play /low on oil

Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,064 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose down pipe flange nut missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back shackle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush back shackle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 96,518 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 96,301 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s, borderline (2.7.3)

parking brake efficiency borderline

service brake efficiency borderline

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,134 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,134 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,009 miles

Oil leak

all service brake efficiency borderline

o/s & n/s hand brake efficiency boderline

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 95,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,163 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 94,163 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 92,744 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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NTH 256J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 NTH 256J, 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 56 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 NTH 256J registered?

NTH 256J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is NTH 256J safe to buy?

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