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ODJ 560L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,183 mi
Last recorded6,183 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODJ 560L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 6,183 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 6,166 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 4,666 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 4,656 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 4,656 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 4,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,224 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 3,224 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 2,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,183 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but still secure

Fail 14 Jun 2012 2,183 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 21 May 2011 96,866 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 92,345 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 May 2009 87,950 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ODJ 560L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ODJ 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 ODJ 560L registered?

ODJ 560L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 April 1972.

Is ODJ 560L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODJ 560L shows 16 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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