MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear front bushes (2.4.B.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
offside rear and nearside front suspension units damp
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear front bushes (2.4.B.2)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear and nearside front suspension units damp
Nearside Front lower kingpin bush worn
Offside Front some lift in king pin bushes
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
offside headlight on top end of limit
nearside front shockabsorber unit damp
nearside headlight slightly out of focus
nearside seatbelt slow to recoil
play in offside steering rack
rear shockabsorber units damp
some lift in offside front kingpin
some play in nearside front kingpin at bottom
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front shockabsorber unit damp
nearside headlight slightly out of focus
nearside seatbelt slow to recoil
play in offside steering rack
rear shockabsorber units damp
some lift in offside front kingpin
some play in nearside front kingpin at bottom
both rear brake back plates damp
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
horn on seperate switch
slight lift in offside front kingpin
slight wear in nearside and offside rear leafspring front bushes
slight wear in nearside front kingpin(lower end)
knock in steering
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
knock in steering
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play steering rack
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
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EPK 285J is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 EPK 285J, 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 EPK 285J registered?
EPK 285J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 29 January 1971.
Is EPK 285J safe to buy?
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