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NUF 118M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 118M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 82,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,773 miles

all tyres perishing, not showing cords

Pass 5 May 2017 82,679 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,677 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

All tyres cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

Pass 4 May 2016 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

all tyres age cracking, not showing cords

Pass 6 May 2015 82,256 miles

All tyres slightly cracking/perishing.

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,864 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 81,332 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 81,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,843 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 80,373 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 80,362 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 80,074 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 80,040 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 79,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 79,496 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both n/s tyres showing slight age cracking on side walls

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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NUF 118M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NUF 118M, 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 NUF 118M?

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What year was NUF 118M registered?

NUF 118M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is NUF 118M safe to buy?

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