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VXC 17J

1970 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,024 mi
Last recorded31,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXC 17J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,548 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 29,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,023 miles

slight play nearside front kingpin

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,295 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play n/s/f king pin

Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,100 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,621 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,127 miles

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

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

n/s/f welding to floor/chassis poor

o/s mirror insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2011 27,127 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f welding to floor/chassis poor

o/s mirror insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,712 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 26,712 miles

Battery insecure

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

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,115 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 26,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,174 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 25,174 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,514 miles

slight binding of n/s rear brake

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some wear in the steering rack

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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VXC 17J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXC 17J, 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 VXC 17J registered?

VXC 17J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 August 1970.

Is VXC 17J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXC 17J shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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