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RUX 520H

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,229 mi
Last recorded43,229 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUX 520H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,229 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,184 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil residue on underside of engine

underside and sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 43,184 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil residue on underside of engine

underside and sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,143 miles

oil leak

oil round gearbox no leak detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,122 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,044 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 43,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,951 miles

wires rubbing against the offside rear spring

Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wires rubbing against the offside rear spring

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,968 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,421 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,421 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,901 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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RUX 520H is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUX 520H, 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 RUX 520H registered?

RUX 520H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is RUX 520H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUX 520H shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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