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AGB 495J

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,507 mi
Last recorded29,507 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGB 495J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 29,507 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 29,406 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,898 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,569 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 20,545 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

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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AGB 495J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AGB 495J, 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 AGB 495J registered?

AGB 495J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is AGB 495J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGB 495J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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