MOT Status
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70,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o.s.rear brake showing signs of contamination on back plate
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Some rear brake inbalance noted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front bump stop missing
Drivers side lower wishbone, rear bush slightly worn.
Front brake pads extend beyond the edges of the discs.
Slight free play in drivers side king pin lower bush.
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
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AUT 78K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUT 78K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AUT 78K registered?
AUT 78K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 10 September 1971.
Is AUT 78K safe to buy?
The MOT history for AUT 78K shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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