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NUF 845M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,204 mi
Last recorded32,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 845M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 32,204 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,999 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,531 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

centre exhaust mount poor

Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,654 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,648 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 26,752 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2013 25,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,179 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 24,179 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,577 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 2,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 2,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 2,649 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 2,649 miles

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

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 845M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 845M, 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

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What year was NUF 845M registered?

NUF 845M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is NUF 845M safe to buy?

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