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1967 MG Mgb Roadster MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Mgb Roadster models manufactured in 1967, based on 67 real MOT test results.

77.6%
Pass Rate
22.4%
Fail Rate
67
Total Tests
29,211
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1967 MG Mgb Roadster MOT Analysis

The 1967 MG Mgb Roadster has an MOT pass rate of 77.6% based on 67 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,211 miles on the odometer. With a 22.4% failure rate, the 1967 Mgb Roadster is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1967 MG Mgb Roadster is Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, responsible for 3.0% of failures. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per belt. Suspension is the second most common issue at 3.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (67 tests)

Top failures specific to 1967 models only. The overall Mgb Roadster page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems3.0%2
2Suspension3.0%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 29,211 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Seat Belts1.02% per 10K miSuspension1.02% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Seat Belts1.023.0%2
Suspension1.023.0%2

Mileage Statistics

29,211
Mean
24,982
Median
19,086
25th Percentile
40,084
75th Percentile
7.67% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1967 MG Mgb Roadster has an MOT pass rate of 77.6% based on 67 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,211 miles on the odometer. With a 22.4% failure rate, the 1967 Mgb Roadster is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1967 MG Mgb Roadster, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to seat belts and supplementary restraint systems: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard. With relatively low average mileage of 29,211 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems — 3.0% of failures

Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1967 MG Mgb Roadster models. Seat belt failures include frayed or cut webbing, faulty retractors, buckles that don't latch properly, and missing or damaged anchorages. All fitted seat belts must be functional. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per belt. Pre-MOT check: Pull each seat belt fully out and check for fraying, cuts, or fading. Ensure each belt retracts smoothly and the buckle clicks securely. Check the pre-tensioner warning light on the dashboard.

Suspension — 3.0% of failures

Suspension issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1967 MG Mgb Roadster models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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