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NMO 240L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,954 mi
Last recorded68,954 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMO 240L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside front tyre/s are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 68,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front / both rear tyre/s are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 68,354 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front / both rear tyre/s are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 68,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 67,750 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 67,321 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 67,321 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,263 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 64,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,242 miles

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

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

Steering stiff

Pass 20 May 2013 63,810 miles

Slight stiffness in steering

Fail 20 May 2013 63,779 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight stiffness in steering

Pass 29 May 2012 63,445 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 63,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,799 miles

Slight lift in near side front king pin / corrosion on off side rear lower wing /

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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NMO 240L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NMO 240L, 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

How do I check the history of NMO 240L?

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What year was NMO 240L registered?

NMO 240L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is NMO 240L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMO 240L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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