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ENY 868J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,305 mi
Last recorded25,305 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENY 868J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,305 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 25,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,360 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,957 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

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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ENY 868J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ENY 868J, 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

How do I check the history of ENY 868J?

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What year was ENY 868J registered?

ENY 868J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 January 1971.

Is ENY 868J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENY 868J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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