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NPU 388M

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPU 388M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,303 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,631 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 51,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,405 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 47,509 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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NPU 388M is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NPU 388M, 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 NPU 388M?

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What year was NPU 388M registered?

NPU 388M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NPU 388M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPU 388M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPU 388M have outstanding finance?

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