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WON 608J

1970 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,240 mi
Last recorded74,240 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWON 608J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,274 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,888 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,834 miles

Dampness nearside rear brake back plate

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Dampness nearside rear brake back plate

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,645 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2013 72,079 miles

Oil leak

Screen washers weak

Fail 24 May 2013 72,074 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Screen washers weak

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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WON 608J is a 1970 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WON 608J, 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

How do I check the history of WON 608J?

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What year was WON 608J registered?

WON 608J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 October 1970.

Is WON 608J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WON 608J shows 9 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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