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ULY 755F

1968 MG Mgb Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,121 mi
Last recorded10,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1968 MG Mgb Roadster27,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULY 755F
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 10,121 miles

Oil leak Engine, Gearbox & Diff ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 10,121 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak Engine, Gearbox & Diff ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,022 miles

rear hub seals starting to leak onto back plates

Fail 22 Jun 2015 10,022 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear hub seals starting to leak onto back plates

Pass 30 Jun 2014 9,854 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 9,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play propshaft front sliding joint

Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,759 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 9,759 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 9,684 miles

Alternator belt in poor condition

Both front trunion upper bushes deteriorating

Brake lights poor operation

N/s/r hub backing plate very oily

Some freeplay in both front hubs

Some roughness to n/s/f bearing

Various oil leaks engine, gearbox, axle

Fail 27 Jun 2008 9,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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ULY 755F is a 1968 MG Mgb Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 27,746 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULY 755F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 58 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULY 755F registered?

ULY 755F is a 1968 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 5 July 1968.

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