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TTR 523H

1970 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTR 523H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,810 miles

Centre Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill has hole (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,223 miles

advise off side rear floor pan close to rear spring hanger has rusted but not yet holed,advise attention needed.

advise rust hole on nearside under sill but with in mot limits

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 89,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 89,081 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 89,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside rear axle catch strap broken

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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TTR 523H is a 1970 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TTR 523H, 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 TTR 523H registered?

TTR 523H is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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