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NOL 862M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,287 mi
Last recorded6,287 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOL 862M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 6,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 6,059 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 6,041 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,919 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 5,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 5,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 5,666 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 5,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,456 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 5,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 5,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 5,189 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 5,188 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 5,115 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 862M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 862M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOL 862M registered?

NOL 862M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is NOL 862M safe to buy?

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