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TSG 7J

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,193 mi
Last recorded51,193 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSG 7J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,193 miles

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

Off side rear brake is getting tight.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,160 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)

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

both front tyres are slightly damaged on the inner sidewalls

Fail 12 Jun 2014 51,115 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are slightly damaged on the inner sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,115 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)

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

both front tyres are slightly damaged on the inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension bushes worn both sides

nearside front tyre inner sidewall scuffed

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

overheating

Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,887 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

play in n/s front lower trunion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 50,632 miles

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

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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TSG 7J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TSG 7J, 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 TSG 7J registered?

TSG 7J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is TSG 7J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSG 7J shows 8 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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