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YYV 838H

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,996 mi
Last recorded23,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYV 838H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 23,818 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,483 miles

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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YYV 838H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYV 838H, 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 YYV 838H registered?

YYV 838H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is YYV 838H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYV 838H shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYV 838H have outstanding finance?

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