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CAL 908H

1970 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

518 mi
Last recorded518 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1970 MG Mgbgt40,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAL 908H
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2012 518 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake discs corroded

o/s n/s floors corroded

rear wings corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 518 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust center mount starting to delamnate

exhaust corroded

floors corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s n/s head lights corroded

o/s n/s step sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 517 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust corroded

floors corroded

front discs corroded

n/s step sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 500 miles

n/s seat belt twisted

Fail 9 Apr 2008 500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s seat belt twisted

Pass 31 Jan 2007 436 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fan belt requires adjusting

fuel hose to rear carb starting to split

Pass 4 Jan 2006 13 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower steering column has slight end float

main beam warning light n/w

Fail 20 Dec 2005 310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel hose to front carb starting to split

main beam warning light n/w

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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CAL 908H is a 1970 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,276 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAL 908H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAL 908H registered?

CAL 908H is a 1970 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 18 February 1970.

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