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DPL 267J

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,407 mi
Last recorded29,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 267J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,407 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,270 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,052 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 29,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 28,475 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 25,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to chassis

fuel smell - no leak found

play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight noughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2009 25,625 miles

corrosion to chassis

fuel smell - no leak found

play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight noughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 22,951 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,182 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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DPL 267J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DPL 267J, 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 DPL 267J registered?

DPL 267J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 8 October 1970.

Is DPL 267J safe to buy?

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