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DKA 601K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,388 mi
Last recorded62,388 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKA 601K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,388 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 62,378 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,101 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,809 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,809 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,519 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,347 miles

slight side play in near side front lower steering joint.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,783 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT MUD FLAP LOOSE

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,354 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,354 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,541 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,541 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,460 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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DKA 601K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DKA 601K, 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 DKA 601K registered?

DKA 601K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is DKA 601K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKA 601K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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