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ATO 235K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,341 mi
Last recorded26,341 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 235K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 26,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,634 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,619 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,605 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 25,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,495 miles

Oil leak

both rear hub seal weapy

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,443 miles

Coolant leak

top radiator hose splitting

Fail 1 Nov 2012 25,443 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

top radiator hose splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,342 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 25,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,295 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,246 miles

N/s/f washer jet poor

N/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,122 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 24,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ATO 235K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ATO 235K, 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 ATO 235K registered?

ATO 235K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ATO 235K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATO 235K shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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