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UMB 884J

1970 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,099 mi
Last recorded27,099 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMB 884J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 27,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 27,099 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 27,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,031 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 26,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,827 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 26,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 26,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,738 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,584 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered in thick underbody sealant. No holes with VOSA corrosion assessment tool at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2014 26,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 26,473 miles

general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,273 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,794 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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UMB 884J is a 1970 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMB 884J, 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

How do I check the history of UMB 884J?

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What year was UMB 884J registered?

UMB 884J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is UMB 884J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMB 884J shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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