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DGJ 615H

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,268 mi
Last recorded69,268 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGJ 615H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,028 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r spring shackle at wrong angle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,754 miles

both front lower trunnion pins have play

Fail 26 Mar 2013 67,754 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

both front lower trunnion pins have play

Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhauast mount broken

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,140 miles

slight lift and play to n/s/f king pin

Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,111 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight lift and play to n/s/f king pin

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,831 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlight slightly low

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight imbalance front brakes

slight movement o/s & n/s front wheels

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,896 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 65,631 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 65,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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DGJ 615H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DGJ 615H, 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 DGJ 615H registered?

DGJ 615H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is DGJ 615H safe to buy?

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