MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front king pin slightly worn
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. less effort (3.7.B.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()
Headlamp aim too high n\s (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
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GDH 55H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GDH 55H, 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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GDH 55H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1970.
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