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GWX 77J

1970 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,066 mi
Last recorded10,066 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWX 77J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 10,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 9,467 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,419 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Front tyres wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2017 9,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Front tyres wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 9,222 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolane leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 9,137 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 9,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 9,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 8,705 miles

slight play steering wheel

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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GWX 77J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 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 GWX 77J, 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 56 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 GWX 77J registered?

GWX 77J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 December 1970.

Is GWX 77J safe to buy?

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