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NWP 842K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,563 mi
Last recorded14,563 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWP 842K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,563 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

various body corrosion.various chassis corrosion.exhaust mountings poor.front discs poor.rear brake balance could be better.n/s/f disc warped.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 14,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

various body corrosion.various chassis corrosion.exhaust mountings poor.front discs poor.rear brake balance could be better.n/s/f disc warped.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,323 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn

various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn various chassis corrosion floor areas corroded various b/pipe unions corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2007 8,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades worn. †front suspension slight play & heavily greased. †various floor areas corroded. †

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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NWP 842K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NWP 842K, 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

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What year was NWP 842K registered?

NWP 842K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is NWP 842K safe to buy?

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