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44 WTC

1971 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,797 mi
Last recorded52,797 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 WTC
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 52,711 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,653 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,598 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,561 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,489 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,441 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,392 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 52,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,288 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,179 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,125 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside rear leaf spring has a cover around spring and canot be fully inspected.

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear leaf spring has a cover around the spring and canot be fully inspected.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in front antiroalbar mounting rubber

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 51,650 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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44 WTC is a 1971 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 44 WTC, 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 55 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 44 WTC registered?

44 WTC is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is 44 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 WTC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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