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BRX 683J

1971 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,579 mi
Last recorded8,579 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 683J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 8,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 8,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 8,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 7,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 7,609 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 7,010 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 6,586 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 5,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 5,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 1 Sep 2014 5,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,756 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight lift on both front king pins

Pass 4 Aug 2012 5,737 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 4,980 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 3,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,513 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 99,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 97,547 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 96,042 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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BRX 683J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BRX 683J, 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 BRX 683J registered?

BRX 683J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is BRX 683J safe to buy?

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