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BLH 209H

1970 MG Mgbgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,372 mi
Last recorded35,372 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgbgt40,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 209H
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,301 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 35,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,240 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 35,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,137 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 34,133 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

bad oil leak

lots of weld repairs have been carried out on under side of vehicle covered up with under sill not sure how good repairs

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexy hoses covered up with tape

Fail 20 May 2011 34,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 33,880 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 33,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,951 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,945 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,922 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 31,915 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,371 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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BLH 209H is a 1970 MG Mgbgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,276 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLH 209H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLH 209H registered?

BLH 209H is a 1970 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 19 February 1970.

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