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JLH 147K

1971 MG Mgb Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137 mi
Last recorded137 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb Roadster47,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 147K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2015 137 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 137 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 27 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012

n/s engine mount soft,sump touching suspension crossmember

oil leak from rear of engine

surface corrosion on all front suspension units

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,082 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,082 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,082 miles

Oil leak

front suspension assembly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,082 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,082 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 49,082 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,082 miles

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.

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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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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