MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s engine mount soft,sump touching suspension crossmember
oil leak from rear of engine
surface corrosion on all front suspension units
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Oil leak
front suspension assembly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
front suspension assembly corroded
offside rear handbrake cable joint slightly seized
wiper arms insecure
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
offside rear bump stop missing
How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JLH 147K 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 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JLH 147K, 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 JLH 147K registered?
JLH 147K is a 1971 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 5 October 1971.
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