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DVK 12K

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,058 mi
Last recorded55,058 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVK 12K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,616 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise play in o/s/f wheel bearing

advise play in prop joint

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear dif oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 53,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Bump stop missing on O/s/front

Clutch fluid hose/pipe fitted incorrectly & insecure

Front wipers not self parking, second speed inop if fitted

Hand brake lever pivots badly worn, Requires new hand brake levers & spring kit for rear brake shoes

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Cross bar suporting gear box mounting insecure

Front seat belts fitted incorrectly

Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Bump stop missing on O/s/front

Clutch fluid hose/pipe fitted incorrectly & insecure

Front wipers not self parking, second speed inop if fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Cross bar suporting gear box mounting insecure

Front seat belts fitted incorrectly

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,317 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play o\s king pin

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,876 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,876 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,269 miles

slight play o\s\f king pin bush

Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,269 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

slight play o\s\f king pin bush

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,692 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 50,692 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,724 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 49,724 miles

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

offside king pin bush slitly wear

Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,269 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 49,268 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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DVK 12K is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DVK 12K, 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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DVK 12K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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