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NVJ 922M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,080 mi
Last recorded2,080 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVJ 922M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,080 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 2,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 1,710 miles

Heavily under sealed

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

Pass 11 May 2015 1,164 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 1,164 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

hazard warning lights not working . although switch fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2014 209 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 209 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 129 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,105 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 27,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,010 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear wings slight corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2007 22,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear inner wings corroded not within perscribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 21,130 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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NVJ 922M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NVJ 922M, 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 NVJ 922M registered?

NVJ 922M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is NVJ 922M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVJ 922M shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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