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UBO 891J

1970 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235 mi
Last recorded235 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBO 891J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,764 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 78,759 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 15,447 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 15,441 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 13,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,905 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 12,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 11,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 10,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 8,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 8,426 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 3,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,924 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 2,906 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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UBO 891J is a 1970 MG Mgb in White 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 UBO 891J, 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 UBO 891J registered?

UBO 891J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is UBO 891J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBO 891J 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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