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YLU 151H

1970 MG Mgb Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

11,394 mi
Last recorded11,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb Roadster31,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 151H
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 11,394 miles

Front suspension rubbers deteriorated but ok

Fail 5 May 2017 11,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front suspension rubbers deteriorated but ok

Pass 11 May 2015 9,706 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 9,242 miles

rear propshaft universal joint assy has play in spider bearings

Fail 31 Jul 2014 9,242 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear propshaft universal joint assy has play in spider bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,737 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

general body corrosion set in

handbrake travel long

offside door mirror missing

Fail 9 Aug 2012 6,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

general body corrosion set in

handbrake travel long

offside door mirror missing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,714 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 5,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 3,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 3,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 2,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

PARK LEVER BADLY WORN

Fail 30 Jul 2008 2,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

PARK LEVER BADLY WORN

Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,795 miles

front bump stops missing

Fail 6 Jul 2007 1,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

long handbrake travel

n/s lower sill trim loose

rust forming on both front inner wing panels

underside of vehicle has been waxoyled

Pass 23 Jun 2006 99,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

welding repairs carried out to nearside and offside front parts of vehicle structure also have been heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2006 99,192 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front disc brake shields rusty

nearside and offside leaf springs corroded

nearside seat runner has some movement

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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YLU 151H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 31,491 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YLU 151H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YLU 151H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 22 January 1970.

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