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NXF 368K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,287 mi
Last recorded76,287 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXF 368K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

nearside wiper blade is splitting

rear brakes are grabbing slightly

Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside ()

nearside wiper blade is splitting

rear brakes are grabbing slightly

Pass 17 May 2016 76,287 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link fouling lower arm

Nearside Front inner track rod has play

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 76,287 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Upper Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link fouling lower arm

Nearside Front inner track rod has play

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,287 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine breather hose is split

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,287 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine breather hose is split

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,821 miles

attention to starter lead,carbs require adjustment.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,555 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in near side front tyre tread

near side front wiper blade split

offside front tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 74,763 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 74,761 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,441 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,901 miles

rear no plate breaking down

Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear no plate breaking down

Fail 23 Jun 2008 73,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,799 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 73,479 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 73,479 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2006 7,260 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 72,620 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre clamp loose exhaust

rearno plate breaking down

Pass 3 Jun 2005 70,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 70,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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NXF 368K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NXF 368K, 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.

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NXF 368K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 27 April 1972.

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