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PRV 435J

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRV 435J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 29,826 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,806 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,609 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,296 miles

Both rear road springs bushes worn and surface corrision to springs

Corrision to offside rear inner wheel arch area but not within 30cm of suspension or seat belts

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,001 miles

Both rear road springs bushes worn and surface corrision to springs

Corrision(hole) to offside rear inner wheel arch area but not within 30cm of seatbelts or suspension

H.T lead hitting steering uj

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear inner wheel (front) arch has corosion hole but not with in 30cm of suspension

signs of corossion to chassis

Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear inner wheel (front) arch has corosion hole but not with in 30cm of suspension

signs of corossion to chassis

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in front number plate

engine oil leak

signs of corrosion on various parts of the chassis

Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in front number plate

engine oil leak

signs of corrosion on various parts of the chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,185 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hoase protective spring missing.

Slight oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,973 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has heavy surface corrorsion

Front number plate has a crack

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine.

Oil leaks from gearbox.

Steering rack has slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,774 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front flex brake pipe touching/rubbing sub frame on lock to lock check

Sign of corrision around front panel and rear spring mounting areas

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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PRV 435J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PRV 435J, 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

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What year was PRV 435J registered?

PRV 435J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 October 1970.

Is PRV 435J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRV 435J shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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