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NTR 697M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,363 mi
Last recorded56,363 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTR 697M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,363 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,056 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,866 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,866 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 55,636 miles

headlamp & wiper switches becoming faulty

nearside rear exhaust mount broken.

slight movement nearside front suspension bottom crosspin bush

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,382 miles

slight movement offside front lower suspension joint bottom crosspin

Fail 31 May 2013 55,354 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front suspension trunion lower joint moving on pin,becoming excessive

offside rear service & parkbrake effort relatively poor

Pass 21 May 2012 55,219 miles

master cylinder mount area becoming rusty

offside parkbrake effort relatively poor

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 May 2012 55,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

master cylinder mount area becoming rusty

offside parkbrake effort relatively poor

park brake lever has little reserve travel

washers/wipers barely adequate

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,037 miles

headlampo switch becoming faulty

offside rear brake effort relatively poor

wipers just adequate

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

play park brake linkages

rear brake application becoming uneven

Fail 6 Apr 2010 54,669 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

play park brake linkages

rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,271 miles

brake hose connection to nearside front caliper appears damp-no clear leak under pressure-CHECK REGULARLY!!!

brake pedal appeared to "creep" on one occasion while testing rear brakes- CHECK REGULARLY!!!!

Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hose connection to nearside front caliper appears damp-no clear leak under pressure-CHECK REGULARLY!!!

brake pedal appeared to "creep" on one occasion while testing rear brakes- CHECK REGULARLY!!!!

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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NTR 697M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NTR 697M, 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 NTR 697M registered?

NTR 697M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1973.

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