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JDA 789K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDA 789K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,692 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front coil springs are corroded

front offside and nearside suspension bushes are perished/split

rear offside and nearside axle seals weeping

rear window damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,045 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 76,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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JDA 789K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 JDA 789K, 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 JDA 789K registered?

JDA 789K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 September 1971.

Is JDA 789K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDA 789K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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