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UBH 560J

1970 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,711 mi
Last recorded64,711 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBH 560J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 62,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,787 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 62,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,354 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,904 miles

Oil leak

no main beam tell tail

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,639 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,639 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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UBH 560J is a 1970 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 UBH 560J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UBH 560J?

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What year was UBH 560J registered?

UBH 560J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 4 November 1970.

Is UBH 560J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBH 560J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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