MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f floor slight rust
various welding repairs to undrside/vehicle undersealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
n/s/f floor area slight rust
slight play in both front king pins
various welding repairs to under side/vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
coolant leaking
oil leak
os rack slight play
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NPO 505J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 NPO 505J, 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.
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What year was NPO 505J registered?
NPO 505J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is NPO 505J safe to buy?
The MOT history for NPO 505J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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