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JFP 349J

1971 MG Mgb Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,293 mi
Last recorded66,293 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb Roadster47,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFP 349J
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 64,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,499 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r + n/s/f tyre outer sidewalls are cracking slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,532 miles

n/s/r axle to back plate slight oil leak

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

slight piay colume top bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,271 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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JFP 349J is a 1971 MG Mgb Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 47,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFP 349J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFP 349J registered?

JFP 349J is a 1971 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is JFP 349J safe to buy?

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