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ONE 308H

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,894 mi
Last recorded33,894 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONE 308H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 33,894 miles

Front TYRES PERISHED

Oil leak FRONT AND REAR ()

Fail 12 May 2017 33,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened FRONT BRACKET CORRODED (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front TYRES PERISHED

Oil leak FRONT AND REAR ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 31,817 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 31,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 31,791 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,727 miles

NSF LOWER STUB HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

TAIL BOX MOUNTING CORRODED ON BODY

Fail 9 Sep 2013 31,727 miles

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

NSF LOWER STUB HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

TAIL BOX MOUNTING CORRODED ON BODY

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,924 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 29,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,639 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front anti roll bar centre bushes are worn

o/s/f floor/castle section is holed

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

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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ONE 308H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ONE 308H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ONE 308H?

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What year was ONE 308H registered?

ONE 308H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 April 1970.

Is ONE 308H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONE 308H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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