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NTT 414M

1973 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTT 414M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,882 miles

Play in nearside front lower suspension joint (trunion)

Play in steering rack on offside

Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,978 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside washer needs redirecting (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Play in nearside front lower suspension joint (trunion)

Play in steering rack on offside

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,794 miles

high flash rate on indicators

horn poor

misfire present

rear axle securing straps fitting nuts poorly fitted

rear spring shackle bushes have wear

Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,794 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

high flash rate on indicators

horn poor

rear axle securing straps fitting nuts poorly fitted

rear spring shackle bushes have wear

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,607 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front wishbones various nuts have no washers fitted

indicators flashing fast

rear axle straps locking nuts insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,187 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

emissions very high...visual only...

front wishbone various bolts have no washers fitted

indicators flashing very fast

rear axle straps locking nuts insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

emissions very high...visual only...

front wishbone various bolts have no washers fitted

indicators flashing very fast

rear axle straps locking nuts insecure

Pass 4 May 2012 84,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 84,950 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,527 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner and outter walls

Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner and outter walls

Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,072 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 84,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 83,501 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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NTT 414M is a 1973 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NTT 414M, 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 NTT 414M registered?

NTT 414M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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