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JLF 412N

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,730 mi
Last recorded32,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLF 412N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,730 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,474 miles

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

front weel bearing noise

Fail 1 Jul 2015 32,474 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 93,079 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 93,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Drivers inner sill castle rail is none exisistant.

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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JLF 412N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 JLF 412N, 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 51 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 JLF 412N registered?

JLF 412N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JLF 412N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLF 412N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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