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JMB 560L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

8,921 mi
Last recorded8,921 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 560L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 8,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 8,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 8,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 8,165 miles

Both rear tyres running very close to leaf spring brackets. Slight marking on inner sidewalls.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 7,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside. (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil mist showing from nearside rear hub seal.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 7,373 miles

Both rear tyres running close to rear leaf spring brackets.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 7,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 6,244 miles

All four tyres running very close to suspension/steering components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 6,244 miles

All four tyres running very close to suspension/steering components

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

Pass 16 May 2013 2,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 May 2012 2,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 2,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 1,633 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 20 May 2009 13,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,819 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2008 12,819 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,614 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2006 10,611 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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JMB 560L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMB 560L, 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 54 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 JMB 560L registered?

JMB 560L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is JMB 560L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMB 560L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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