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EKH 232J

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,659 mi
Last recorded25,659 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 232J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,638 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,573 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 25,573 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,013 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 25,012 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,150 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,096 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,716 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,147 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 16,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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EKH 232J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EKH 232J, 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 EKH 232J registered?

EKH 232J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EKH 232J safe to buy?

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