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OVT 343F

1967 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,415 mi
Last recorded53,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1967 MG Mgb GT52,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVT 343F
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 7 May 2015 52,892 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 52,892 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 52,892 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 52,892 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,875 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,939 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 51,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

rear both bodysills and nearside centre chassis rail corroded

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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OVT 343F is a 1967 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1967 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,239 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 OVT 343F, 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 59 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OVT 343F is a 1967 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 25 October 1967.

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