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GGY 214J

1971 MG Mgb

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,638 mi
Last recorded32,638 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 214J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 32,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 31,821 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 26,133 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 22,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,327 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 15,862 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 15,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,978 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Dec 2011 11,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

telescopic shock absorber fitted offside, lever arm fitted nearside

Pass 23 Nov 2010 7,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 4,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 179 miles

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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GGY 214J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GGY 214J, 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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GGY 214J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 March 1971.

Is GGY 214J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 214J shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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