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YUE 353J

1970 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,834 mi
Last recorded56,834 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUE 353J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 56,834 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 56,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,300 miles

slight play at offside front wire wheel

Pass 9 May 2013 55,946 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 55,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,942 miles

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

main beam light switch slight looseness

near side front top kingpin slight play

possible rear half shaft leaks

steering rack slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,933 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

main beam switch looseness

near side front top king pin play

possible rear half shaft leaks

steering rack slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,927 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

main beam switch looseness

near side front top king pin play

possible rear half shaft leaks

steering rack slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,730 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,464 miles

play off side front and mainly near side front kingpins

rear brake back plates dampness - off side rear wheel noise

windscreen waher button slow operation

Pass 14 May 2008 55,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 54,869 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2006 54,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 54,490 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in front king pins

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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YUE 353J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YUE 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 YUE 353J registered?

YUE 353J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is YUE 353J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUE 353J shows 16 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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