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WUT 353J

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,643 mi
Last recorded38,643 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUT 353J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 38,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,786 miles

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 7 Apr 2020 37,706 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,106 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 37,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,037 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear n/s rear lower bump stop axle plate corroded /part missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,319 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leaks

under floor under sealed

Fail 20 Jan 2016 36,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leaks

under floor under sealed

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

under floor under seal

Fail 30 Jan 2014 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

under floor under seal

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel slight stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r wheel slight stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,318 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased under the vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,318 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes greased under the vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2010 36,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

under vehicle sheltized

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,261 miles

oil leak

under vehicle sheltized

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,161 miles

offside front suspension arm rubber bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 25 Jul 2006 36,152 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filters clogged under bonnet

Pass 28 Jun 2005 36,001 miles

offside front lower arm front bush splitting but no play evident.

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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WUT 353J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUT 353J, 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 WUT 353J registered?

WUT 353J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 November 1970.

Is WUT 353J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUT 353J shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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