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FLP 377J

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,577 mi
Last recorded35,577 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLP 377J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 35,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front mud flap loose

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/ rear bump stop plate missing

o/s/mirror missing

Fail 22 Jul 2015 35,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/ rear bump stop plate missing

o/s/mirror missing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,512 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,353 miles

Front inner wing covers insecure & mud flaps insecure.

Wiring underneath car at rear exposed.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front inner wing covers insecure & mud flaps insecure.

Wiring underneath car at rear exposed.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 35,067 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,942 miles

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)

n/s/front and o/s/f track rod end dust covers split

Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,938 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

n/s/front and o/s/f track rod end dust covers split

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,870 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 34,869 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FLP 377J is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FLP 377J, 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

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What year was FLP 377J registered?

FLP 377J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 January 1971.

Is FLP 377J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLP 377J shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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