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TBM 219J

1970 MG Mgbgt

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,479 mi
Last recorded47,479 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1970 MG Mgbgt40,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBM 219J
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

horn not using a self returning switch

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,329 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,329 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,585 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

horn switch wrong type needs to be sprung / self returning

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,025 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 41,022 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,252 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,251 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,282 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 36,282 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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TBM 219J is a 1970 MG Mgbgt in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,276 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBM 219J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBM 219J registered?

TBM 219J is a 1970 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is TBM 219J safe to buy?

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