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22,138 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leaks
Rear brakes slightly out of balance
Slight leak from exhaust front/centre pipe joint
Slight play in both front kingpins
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaks
Rear brakes slightly out of balance
Slight leak from exhaust front/centre pipe joint
Slight play in both front kingpins
Offside Front Inner sill has hole not within
king pins slight play
rear bump stops missing
rear tyres perishing
thick underbody sealant
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking on tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner sill has hole not within
king pins slight play
rear bump stops missing
rear tyres perishing
thick underbody sealant
Front king pins slight play
Rear bump stops missing
reverse lights inop
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front king pins slight play
Rear bump stops missing
reverse lights inop
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
headlamp aims on upper limits
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
headlamp aims on upper limits
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underside of vehicle ,chassis and floorpan ,has been heavily undersealed
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s inner door pull missing.
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s inner door pull missing.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front exhaust clamp fixing missing
play in steering rack assembly
windscreen has some light scoring at end of wiper tracks
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front exhaust clamp fixing missing
play in steering rack assembly
windscreen has some light scoring at end of wiper tracks
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front king pins have slight play,
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front king pins have slight play,
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FNN 477J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNN 477J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FNN 477J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.
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