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NTF 518R

1976 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,351 mi
Last recorded7,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTF 518R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 7,351 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. when secured the seat back still moves backwards (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak from heater valve ()

Pass 11 Apr 2012 7,282 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 7,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,460 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 6,291 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 5,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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NTF 518R is a 1976 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 NTF 518R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTF 518R registered?

NTF 518R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is NTF 518R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTF 518R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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