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YXD 453H

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,507 mi
Last recorded44,507 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXD 453H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,188 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 44,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,755 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 42,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,814 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 35,473 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 35,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YXD 453H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YXD 453H, 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.

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What year was YXD 453H registered?

YXD 453H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 February 1970.

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