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JAB 924K

1971 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,424 mi
Last recorded52,424 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 924K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,424 miles

slight play in both trunion bottom joints

Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both trunion bottom joints

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,215 miles

both lower trunnion joint have slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both lower trunnion joint have slight play

Pass 16 May 2015 51,846 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,328 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 49,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 7 May 2008 49,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,051 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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JAB 924K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JAB 924K, 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 JAB 924K registered?

JAB 924K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is JAB 924K safe to buy?

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