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GUF 805D

1966 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,704 mi
Last recorded12,704 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1966 MG Mgb33,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 805D
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,704 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 12,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub-frame has areas of slight corrosion detected!!

nearside and offside front inner sills have signs of slight corrosion detected!!

offside rear inner sill has signs of corrosion detected!

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion detected!!

rear chassis has slight areas of corrosion detected!!

Fail 18 Jun 2014 9,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sub-frame has areas of slight corrosion detected!!

nearside and offside front inner sills have signs of slight corrosion detected!!

offside rear inner sill has signs of corrosion detected!

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion detected!!

rear chassis has slight areas of corrosion detected!!

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiperblade rubbers getting worn!!

offside rear inner sill has slight signs of corrosion detected!

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiperblade getting worn at end!!

Fail 30 May 2012 7,045 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiperblade getting worn at end!!

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 6,851 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 6,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 6,742 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 6,056 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GUF 805D is a 1966 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1966 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 33,714 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GUF 805D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUF 805D registered?

GUF 805D is a 1966 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 October 1966.

Is GUF 805D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUF 805D shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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