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NDY 115J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDY 115J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 94,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake performance poor

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 28 May 2024 94,201 miles

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake performance poor

oil leak

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,159 miles

front brake pads worn thin

handbrake performance poor

oil leak

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,891 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,820 miles

nearside dip beam/main beam dim

Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,175 miles

Offside handbrake lower reading

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,925 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,803 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,512 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 92,512 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 91,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,507 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,507 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 91,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 91,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 91,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 90,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 90,447 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

very slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing

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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NDY 115J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NDY 115J, 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 NDY 115J registered?

NDY 115J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is NDY 115J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDY 115J shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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