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NYM 836L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,596 mi
Last recorded2,596 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYM 836L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 2,596 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 2,596 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 2,596 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 2,087 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 2,087 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 1,295 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 1,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 99,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle oil leak

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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NYM 836L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYM 836L, 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 NYM 836L registered?

NYM 836L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is NYM 836L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYM 836L shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NYM 836L have outstanding finance?

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