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HOB 560L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,208 mi
Last recorded46,208 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOB 560L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,208 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,184 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,992 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 45,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 45,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,868 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

OSF CHASSIS RAIL IS GETTING CORRODED

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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HOB 560L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HOB 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 53 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 HOB 560L?

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What year was HOB 560L registered?

HOB 560L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 February 1973.

Is HOB 560L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOB 560L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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