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MPR 201H

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

9,740 mi
Last recorded9,740 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPR 201H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 9,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 9,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 9,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 9,255 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 8,721 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 8,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 8,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 8,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 8,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 8,280 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,083 miles

slight play in front n/s and o/s rack arm

Fail 18 Apr 2015 8,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in front n/s and o/s rack arm

Fail 5 Apr 2014 7,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 7,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,235 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,080 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 7,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 6,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,927 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 4,116 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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MPR 201H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MPR 201H, 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 MPR 201H registered?

MPR 201H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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