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SUF 907H

1970 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,824 mi
Last recorded64,824 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 907H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,382 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 May 2011 63,199 miles

foot brakelinkage becoming worn

slight play in steering rack

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 19 May 2011 63,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

foot brakelinkage becoming worn

slight play in steering rack

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 4 May 2010 62,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 61,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 60,997 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 60,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 59,756 miles

front suspension lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

oil at offside rear brake backplate

Fail 21 May 2007 59,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

condition of door sills unknown due to the presence of sill covers

front suspension lower wishbone bushes in poor condition

oil leak at offside rear brake backplate

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,281 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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SUF 907H is a 1970 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SUF 907H, 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.

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What year was SUF 907H registered?

SUF 907H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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