MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front tyres perished
corrosion nearside and offside front metal brake pipes
extensive underseal to underside
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
corrosion front metal brake pipes
extensive underseal to underside
nearside front tyre deteriorated
offside front tyre perished
corrosion front metal brake pipes
exstensive underseal applied to underside
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Corrosion forming on underside of floor,and inner and outer sills.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Underside of vehicle,floor and brake pipes covered in sealer and primer.
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion front suspension coil springs
corrosion nearside and offside front suspension arms
corrosion offside front metal brake pipe
exstensive undersealing to underside
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion front suspension coil springs
corrosion nearside and offside front suspension arms
corrosion offside front metal brake pipe
exstensive undersealing to underside
fuel smell in boot/tank area
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general corrosion o both front wishbones and coil springs
corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes
damage to windscreen
differnt size tyres fitted front to back
passenger wiper blade split
slight roughness when rear wheels rotated
slight uneven brake application rear
welding repairs to sills
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes
damage to windscreen
differnt size tyres fitted front to back
passenger wiper blade split
slight roughness when rear wheels rotated
slight uneven brake application rear
welding repairs to sills
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DNY 858J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DNY 858J, 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 DNY 858J registered?
DNY 858J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is DNY 858J safe to buy?
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