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OFE 400K

1971 MG Mgb GT

Yellow Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,815 mi
Last recorded7,815 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFE 400K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 7,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 7,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 7,815 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety carburettor float chamber leaking petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 7,815 miles

Offside Rear axle slight leak

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 7,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,815 miles

Offside battery tray starting to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2014 7,815 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2013 7,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 6,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,532 miles

slight leak o/s rear hub oil seal

Pass 23 Jul 2009 4,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,417 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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OFE 400K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Yellow with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFE 400K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFE 400K registered?

OFE 400K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 5 October 1971.

Is OFE 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFE 400K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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