MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,024 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
slight play nearside front kingpin
slight play offside front wheel bearing
n/s/f brake slightly binding
slight play n/s/f king pin
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
n/s/f brake slightly binding
slight play n/s/f king pin
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
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
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
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
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
slight binding of n/s rear brake
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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