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COU 927K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,911 mi
Last recorded21,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOU 927K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 21,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,129 miles

crack in windscreen not in swept area

slight wear in steering rack on off side

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,851 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper blade split but clearing screen

slight lift nearside front kingpin

slight play offside front steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,648 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 19,645 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,004 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2009 19,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,314 miles

slight lift in nearside front king pin

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,078 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 15,075 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front king pins play

offside front steering rack play

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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COU 927K 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 78.9%.

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 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 COU 927K, 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 COU 927K registered?

COU 927K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is COU 927K safe to buy?

The MOT history for COU 927K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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