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JHJ 569L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,836 mi
Last recorded46,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHJ 569L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,356 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both nearside wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall perished

rear brake uneven 28%

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,953 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

rear brake uneven 29%

Pass 26 May 2015 45,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,656 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside seat loose

road wheel rims damaged slightly

tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Jun 2014 45,656 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside seat loose

road wheel rims damaged slightly

tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,926 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,905 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in front king pins

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,905 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight play in front king pins

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,795 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,509 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 44,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,266 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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JHJ 569L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JHJ 569L, 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.

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What year was JHJ 569L registered?

JHJ 569L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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