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JEC 698H

1970 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,697 mi
Last recorded57,697 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb GT51,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEC 698H
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 57,697 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,337 miles

OSF king pin has slight up/down movement

Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

OSF king pin has slight up/down movement

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 56,031 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,122 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 55,122 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside outer sill cover insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,806 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 51,772 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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JEC 698H is a 1970 MG Mgb GT in Green 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 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 JEC 698H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEC 698H registered?

JEC 698H is a 1970 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 20 February 1970.

Is JEC 698H safe to buy?

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