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UTA 888J

1970 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,862 mi
Last recorded11,862 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 888J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 11,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 11,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 9,323 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 8,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,524 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,992 miles

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm dust covers poor

slight play in n/s uper hub area

Fail 9 Jul 2013 7,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front lower suspension arm dust covers poor

slight play in n/s uper hub area

Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 6,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 6,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 2,702 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 2,594 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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UTA 888J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UTA 888J, 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 UTA 888J registered?

UTA 888J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 November 1970.

Is UTA 888J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTA 888J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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