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CTN 300J

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,059 mi
Last recorded21,059 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTN 300J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 21,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,452 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 20,444 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened check strap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise vehicled black wayoyed throughout

Pass 25 Jun 2021 19,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,170 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 19,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,712 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 18,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,420 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2010 17,468 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,719 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,930 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,962 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 13,958 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,462 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 13,462 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CTN 300J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CTN 300J, 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 CTN 300J registered?

CTN 300J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is CTN 300J safe to buy?

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