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WRL 780J

1970 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,077 mi
Last recorded52,077 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb GT51,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRL 780J
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 52,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 52,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,236 miles

BATTERY CAGE RUSTY

Fail 30 Sep 2016 51,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

BATTERY CAGE RUSTY

Fail 1 Jul 2016 51,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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WRL 780J is a 1970 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 51,800 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRL 780J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WRL 780J registered?

WRL 780J is a 1970 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is WRL 780J safe to buy?

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