CarVerify

Free Car Check

NUP 658M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,959 mi
Last recorded20,959 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUP 658M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 20,959 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 20,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,835 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 20,835 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 20,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,835 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 20,835 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 20,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,843 miles

AIR FILERS MISSING = DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

AIR FILERS MISSING = DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 19,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,932 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 15,826 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NUP 658M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUP 658M, 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 NUP 658M?

You can check the full history of NUP 658M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NUP 658M registered?

NUP 658M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NUP 658M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUP 658M shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NUP 658M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NUP 658M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.