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TYX 761F

1968 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,802 mi
Last recorded43,802 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1968 MG Mgb GT68,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYX 761F
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 43,802 miles

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

n//s and o/sf upper suspension arm bushes showing signs of perishing

slight play in n/sf king pin bushes/bearings

slight play in n/sr shocker linkage bush

Fail 16 Dec 2017 43,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

n//s and o/sf upper suspension arm bushes showing signs of perishing

slight play in n/sf king pin bushes/bearings

slight play in n/sr shocker linkage bush

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,824 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 4 Jul 2016 42,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 13 Jun 2015 42,150 miles

engine oil leaks

front coil springs corroded

slight play nsf wheel bearing

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 24 May 2013 41,651 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 41,651 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 39,701 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,204 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 37,204 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,018 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 36,018 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 35,823 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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TYX 761F is a 1968 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 68,511 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 TYX 761F, 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 58 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYX 761F registered?

TYX 761F is a 1968 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 19 July 1968.

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