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NPO 717M

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,330 mi
Last recorded7,330 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPO 717M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,330 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 6,693 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 6,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 5,828 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2008 5,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2007 45,746 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,206 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 5,196 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

fuel tank corroding

nearside rear brake back plate damp

oil leak

rear axle leak

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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NPO 717M is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 717M, 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 NPO 717M registered?

NPO 717M is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NPO 717M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPO 717M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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