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NWE 741K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,802 mi
Last recorded36,802 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWE 741K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,802 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,235 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 36,235 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Red & Black Wires Under Offside Front Wing (1.9.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 36,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,718 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 32,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,714 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,669 miles

slight play offside front king pin

Fail 6 Apr 2009 29,660 miles

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

slight play offside front king pin

Fail 16 Apr 2008 29,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,178 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 29,170 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside parking brake effort lower than normal.

offside seat belt has small hole in webbing.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 29,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside seat belt has small hole in webbing.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,738 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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NWE 741K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 NWE 741K, 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 54 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 NWE 741K?

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What year was NWE 741K registered?

NWE 741K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is NWE 741K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWE 741K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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