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DRT 164H

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,004 mi
Last recorded44,004 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRT 164H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,004 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank corroded

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Long handbrake lever travel requires adjustment.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,574 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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DRT 164H is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRT 164H, 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 DRT 164H registered?

DRT 164H is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is DRT 164H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRT 164H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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