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GDH 55H

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDH 55H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,082 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,005 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 82,912 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 82,911 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,721 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 82,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high n\s (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,447 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 81,975 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,564 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,156 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,071 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 81,071 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,944 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 80,944 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 80,643 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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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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