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FRH 474L

1971 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,900 mi
Last recorded73,900 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 MG Mgbgt17,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRH 474L
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,900 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front no/plate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,629 miles

Drivers door requires replacement before next MOT [Rough/sharp protruding edges]

Front suspension requires greasing

OS jacking point on end of middle cross beam corroded near inner sill

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 73,629 miles

Drivers door requires replacement before next MOT [Rough/sharp protruding edges]

Front suspension requires greasing

OS jacking point on end of middle cross beam corroded near inner sill

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 73,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 73,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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FRH 474L is a 1971 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 17,861 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRH 474L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRH 474L registered?

FRH 474L is a 1971 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is FRH 474L safe to buy?

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