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NTW 222J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,300 mi
Last recorded40,300 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTW 222J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 40,299 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside front tyre is perished and cracking but not exposing any ply or cords

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside front upper trunion

Fail 20 Aug 2014 40,151 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp is slightly loose

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder/pipe union

slight play in offside front lower trunion joint

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,151 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp is slightly loose

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder/pipe union

slight play in offside front lower trunion joint

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,981 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 88,391 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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NTW 222J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NTW 222J, 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

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What year was NTW 222J registered?

NTW 222J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is NTW 222J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTW 222J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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