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HXE 589K

1971 MG Mgb GT

Turquoise Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXE 589K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 58,265 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leaks

Small patch of surfice corrosion to drivers door

Small patches of surface corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Suspension rubbers/bushes deterated

Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracking/perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracking/perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear suspension bushes slightly age cracking/perishing

slight oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,980 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,980 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,965 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,954 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 5,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 5,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,197 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,194 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,660 miles

parking brake just made required efficiency

various areas of underbody poorly welded

Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

various underbody areas poorly welded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,370 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 40,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

steering wheel buckled

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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HXE 589K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Turquoise with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HXE 589K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HXE 589K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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