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NOL 849M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,014 mi
Last recorded9,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOL 849M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 9,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal .unable to check brake pipes under front of chassis . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis covered in underseal preventing full inspection of components.and chassis.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 9,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal .unable to check brake pipes under front of chassis . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

chassis covered in underseal preventing full inspection of components.and chassis.

Pass 17 May 2019 9,001 miles

Slight exhaust blow from rear box join

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Apr 2018 8,982 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 8,888 miles

slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join middle to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 8,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join middle to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,849 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 8,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 8,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some binding on offside rear brake

unable to open fuel cap key missing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 7,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,663 miles

Brake pedal anti slip-rubber is spluit aand deteriorating. Advise replacement.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some corrosion in nearside front chassis strengthrning flanges adjacent to chassis rail and exhaust downpipe. Advise attention.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 8,663 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti slip-rubber is spluit aand deteriorating. Advise replacement.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some corrosion in nearside front chassis strengthrning flanges adjacent to chassis rail and exhaust downpipe. Advise attention.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,718 miles

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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NOL 849M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 NOL 849M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NOL 849M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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