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AFD 616J

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,072 mi
Last recorded43,072 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFD 616J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,648 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake reading low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 41,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake reading low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 40,363 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking suspect hose (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working switch insensative (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,875 miles

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,706 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 35,706 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

slight twist front brake hoses

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,736 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,271 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 32,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Pass 26 May 2010 31,264 miles

fuel pump leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,226 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,410 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2006 28,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2005 27,434 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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AFD 616J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AFD 616J, 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 AFD 616J registered?

AFD 616J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is AFD 616J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFD 616J shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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