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GSH 21H

1970 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,085 mi
Last recorded63,085 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb GT51,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSH 21H
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 63,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside front wishbone bolts require attention

slight play and lift in steering system

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,209 miles

front shocks poor

Fail 19 May 2017 62,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front shock absorbers weak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,370 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,670 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 59,652 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,875 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,758 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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GSH 21H is a 1970 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 51,800 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSH 21H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GSH 21H is a 1970 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 11 February 1970.

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