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NTA 619M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,838 mi
Last recorded96,838 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 619M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner minor corrosion in wheel arch

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 96,838 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner minor corrosion in wheel arch

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,827 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings and floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings and floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal box mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings and floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings and floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,585 miles

Brake peadle has long travel but good readings on rollers

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

unerside inner and outer sills showing signs of rust

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 96,022 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front suspension lower trunions slight movement

initial underbody corrosion showing

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 95,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 95,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 95,258 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,913 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 94,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 94,672 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 94,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 94,292 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NTA 619M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NTA 619M, 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 NTA 619M registered?

NTA 619M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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