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GYK 878J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYK 878J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside of car quite corroded in areas will require substantial work shortly

Pass 3 Aug 2005 68,504 miles

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

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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GYK 878J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GYK 878J, 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

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What year was GYK 878J registered?

GYK 878J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is GYK 878J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYK 878J shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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