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MWV 472J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,111 mi
Last recorded99,111 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 472J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,901 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 98,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,057 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,301 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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MWV 472J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWV 472J, 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 MWV 472J registered?

MWV 472J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MWV 472J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWV 472J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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