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GCH 922J

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,653 mi
Last recorded96,653 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCH 922J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 96,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 96,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm outer bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 have slight play. May require adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 94,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 94,355 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play play in all wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

upwards play in both sides front suspension/ axle pins

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,270 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in front suspension pins

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in both front suspension pins

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,551 miles

engine doesn't idle well off choke

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2017 91,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine doesn't idle well off choke

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 90,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 89,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,553 miles

minor play front a/roll link arm bushes / minor play in front wheel bearings / front and rear suspension bushes cracking / underbody undersealed / brake pipes undersealed.

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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GCH 922J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCH 922J, 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 GCH 922J registered?

GCH 922J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 June 1971.

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