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VUS 637H

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,039 mi
Last recorded51,039 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUS 637H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,039 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 51,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 50,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,577 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,576 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,232 miles

corrosion in various places

fluctuation on front brakes

nearside rear shock leaking

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,070 miles

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2009 47,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,342 miles

both front wishbone bushes won

check strap snapped

corrosion in various places

nearside heavily cracked

wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Dec 2007 45,755 miles

check strap broken

Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,180 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 41,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VUS 637H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUS 637H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUS 637H registered?

VUS 637H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is VUS 637H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUS 637H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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