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NWL 640M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

21,165 mi
Last recorded21,165 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWL 640M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 21,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 18,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,901 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 16,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 16,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 16,009 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 10,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 4,925 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 4,923 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Both rear brake drums wet, but not effecting brake effort

Pass 10 Mar 2015 2,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 51 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,283 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 99,283 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 99,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 98,955 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 98,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 97,942 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 97,942 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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NWL 640M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 NWL 640M, 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 52 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 NWL 640M registered?

NWL 640M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is NWL 640M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWL 640M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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