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GRE 844E

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,725 mi
Last recorded62,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRE 844E
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,725 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,163 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,611 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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GRE 844E is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRE 844E, 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

How do I check the history of GRE 844E?

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What year was GRE 844E registered?

GRE 844E is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is GRE 844E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRE 844E shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GRE 844E have outstanding finance?

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