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LWR 194H

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

33,854 mi
Last recorded33,854 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 194H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 33,854 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside and offside front suspension bump stops missing

nearside and offside windscreen wiper rubbers torn

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,764 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers floor in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,627 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

corrosion at near side front wheel well

corrosion at near side rear wheel arch

near side front bump stop missing off side front bump stop insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

corrosion at near side front wheel well

corrosion at near side rear wheel arch

near side front bump stop missing off side front bump stop insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,713 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 28,664 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 26,517 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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LWR 194H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 LWR 194H, 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 LWR 194H registered?

LWR 194H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is LWR 194H safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWR 194H shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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