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JWY 534J

1971 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,740 mi
Last recorded38,740 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWY 534J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,567 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,917 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 37,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,366 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 36,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 36,050 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,850 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,847 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 34,220 miles

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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JWY 534J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JWY 534J, 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 JWY 534J registered?

JWY 534J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is JWY 534J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWY 534J shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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