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CNX 659J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,658 mi
Last recorded93,658 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNX 659J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,961 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,895 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 90,272 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,298 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 89,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2006 88,867 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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CNX 659J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CNX 659J, 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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What year was CNX 659J registered?

CNX 659J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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