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NPW 306M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,044 mi
Last recorded36,044 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPW 306M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 36,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 33,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,622 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 33,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 32,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,416 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,106 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,091 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,828 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 17,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,183 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 17,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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NPW 306M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NPW 306M, 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.

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What year was NPW 306M registered?

NPW 306M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NPW 306M safe to buy?

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