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EGC 99H

1970 MG Mgb Roadster

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,921 mi
Last recorded32,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb Roadster31,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 99H
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,921 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 32,921 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 32,757 miles

Front roll bar saddle bushes have some wear

Fail 9 Jun 2016 32,757 miles

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

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

Front roll bar saddle bushes have some wear

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,398 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid.

Fail 30 May 2014 32,004 miles

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

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)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,756 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 31,755 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,491 miles

O/S REAR SHACKLE BUSHES HAVE MOVEMENT N/S INNER SEAT RAIL INSECURE N/S FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 10 Jun 2011 31,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S REAR SHACKLE BUSHES HAVE MOVEMENT N/S INNER SEAT RAIL INSECURE N/S FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,034 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 30,734 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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EGC 99H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 31,491 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 Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGC 99H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGC 99H registered?

EGC 99H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 31 March 1970.

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