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UAF 876H

1970 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,238 mi
Last recorded22,238 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb GT51,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAF 876H
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,238 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are perishing on side walls

nearside rear hub seal is leaking slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2013 22,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front tyres are perishing on side walls

nearside rear hub seal is leaking slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2008 22,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls heat cracked/perished

Pass 8 May 2007 22,113 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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UAF 876H is a 1970 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAF 876H, 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 UAF 876H registered?

UAF 876H is a 1970 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is UAF 876H safe to buy?

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