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OJL 560M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,426 mi
Last recorded23,426 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJL 560M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,426 miles

all tyres slightly perished in the side walls

Fail 15 Sep 2017 23,426 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking at carb (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at pump (7.2.3)

all tyres slightly perished in the side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,512 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 21,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 19,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,154 miles

osf arb bracket damaged

slight lift in both trunions

Fail 7 Sep 2011 18,154 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

osf arb bracket damaged

slight lift in both trunions

Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 17,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,621 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion starting ns sill

handbrake travel

nsr brake binding slightly

slight play in both lower trunions

slight play in osr shock arm

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,099 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever comes up high and cable has been adjusted to maximum but brakes locking.

various metal brake pipes need securing none are insecure.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 16,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever comes up high and cable has been adjusted to maximum but brakes locking.

various metal brake pipes need securing none are insecure.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,106 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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OJL 560M is a 1974 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 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 OJL 560M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJL 560M registered?

OJL 560M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 15 February 1974.

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