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DOT 522K

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 522K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 24,309 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,559 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,920 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

considerable lift in king pins

o/s rear brakes binding slightly

oil on n/s rear back plate

sills & chassis generally corroding

steering stiff

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

Fail 18 Oct 2011 18,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

considerable lift in king pins

o/s rear brakes binding slightly

oil on n/s rear back plate

sills & chassis generally corroding

steering stiff

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

Pass 29 May 2010 18,548 miles

as VT30 180915140124 issued 25/05/2010

Fail 25 May 2010 18,548 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Coolant leak

Corrosion to both inner sills & floor pans

Corrosion to rear valance & rear chassis rails

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Heavy corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to boot floor

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,548 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 18,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,091 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 18,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chip in windscreen just out side zone A

Nut lose on N/S/R S/A drop link

Oil on N/S/R brake back plate

Slight end float in front king pins

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 16,560 miles

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

slight play in nearside offside king pins

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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DOT 522K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DOT 522K, 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 DOT 522K registered?

DOT 522K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 December 1971.

Is DOT 522K safe to buy?

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