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EPK 285J

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,457 mi
Last recorded14,457 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPK 285J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 14,457 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 14,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 14,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,989 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 13,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,718 miles

both rear brake back plates damp

Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,350 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 13,350 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 12,696 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,829 miles

knock in steering

Fail 22 Mar 2011 11,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knock in steering

Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,592 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,156 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 11,046 miles

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.

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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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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EPK 285J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 29 January 1971.

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