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NSN 462M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,555 mi
Last recorded16,555 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSN 462M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2024 16,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 16,535 miles

Engine wetting oil

Pass 23 Aug 2022 16,532 miles

Engine slight wetting oil

Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,509 miles

Gearbox slight wetting of oil

Pass 2 Sep 2020 16,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,259 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 14,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where manifold joint to down pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,743 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,466 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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NSN 462M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NSN 462M, 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 NSN 462M?

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What year was NSN 462M registered?

NSN 462M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is NSN 462M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSN 462M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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