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CTN 748J

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

1,415 mi
Last recorded1,415 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTN 748J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 1,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 967 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 718 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose cracking.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 718 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose cracking.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 40 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,936 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 97,936 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,833 miles

clutch hydraulic flexible hose cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,833 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

clutch hydraulic flexible hose cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,720 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 97,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall

slight play n/s/f top ball joint mount

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

small chip n/s/f headlamp

Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,602 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 97,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor panel slightly corroded

offside front floor panel slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 95,705 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 95,705 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 93,741 miles

battery insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2006 93,741 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2005 91,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 91,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 748J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 748J, 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 CTN 748J registered?

CTN 748J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is CTN 748J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTN 748J shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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