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NPX 138M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,267 mi
Last recorded22,267 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPX 138M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 22,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,410 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,232 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 21,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,875 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,588 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 20,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 20,214 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 20,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,345 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 19,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside shoulder

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,172 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres getting low on tread

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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NPX 138M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NPX 138M, 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

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What year was NPX 138M registered?

NPX 138M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 August 1973.

Is NPX 138M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPX 138M shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPX 138M have outstanding finance?

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