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EWJ 548H

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,235 mi
Last recorded51,235 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWJ 548H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 51,235 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 51,235 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,033 miles

slight knocking noise when braking

Fail 1 Aug 2013 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,687 miles

light scratching to nearside windscreen

slight wear to nearside top trunion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,551 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front wheel bearing feels very slightly rough when wheel is rotated

offside front tyre is wearing thin on the outer edge

some light scratching on the nearside of windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,377 miles

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

offside and nearside front wheel bearings feel very slightly rough when wheels are rotated

some light scratching on nearside of windscreen.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside and nearside front wheel bearings feel very slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,103 miles

offside track rod end rubber dust cover split

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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EWJ 548H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EWJ 548H, 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 EWJ 548H registered?

EWJ 548H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is EWJ 548H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWJ 548H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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