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NLJ 537M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,122 mi
Last recorded6,122 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLJ 537M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 6,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s inner sills

Pass 20 Feb 2018 5,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 5,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) rear (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 3,603 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,226 miles

slight play in nearside lower trunion

Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,007 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 3,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 2 Oct 2006 2,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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NLJ 537M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 NLJ 537M, 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 53 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 NLJ 537M registered?

NLJ 537M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is NLJ 537M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLJ 537M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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