MOT Status
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48,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak -bottom radiator hose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipes (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake has no servo assistance no servo dip (3.3.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
fuel cap seal perrished
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
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BVA 848J is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BVA 848J, 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.
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How do I check the history of BVA 848J?
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What year was BVA 848J registered?
BVA 848J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 May 1971.
Is BVA 848J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVA 848J shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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