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NWD 259M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,890 mi
Last recorded68,890 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWD 259M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 68,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,799 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,736 miles

all four tyres showing signs of cracking around tread

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,736 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres showing signs of cracking around tread

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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NWD 259M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NWD 259M, 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 NWD 259M registered?

NWD 259M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NWD 259M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWD 259M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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