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OFM 414K

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,003 mi
Last recorded10,003 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 414K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 10,003 miles

Center exhaust box damaged

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,893 miles

Imbalance rear brakes

Inter silencer damaged

O/s/f floor corroded // general corrosion

Signs of dampness fuel tank // slight noise front wheel bearings

*Propshaft rear joint excessively worn*

Fail 18 Jul 2016 9,893 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking Carb area (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Imbalance rear brakes

Inter silencer damaged

O/s/f floor corroded // general corrosion

Signs of dampness fuel tank // slight noise front wheel bearings

*Propshaft rear joint excessively worn*

Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,638 miles

boot floor corroded

bulkhead engine compartment area corroded

underside corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 9,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

boot floor corroded

bulkhead engine compartment area corroded

underside corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

floor and chassis covered in underseal

offside rear wire raped around leaf spring

play in king pins

play in suspension bushes

Fail 10 Oct 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

floor and chassis covered in underseal

offside rear wire raped around leaf spring

play in king pins

play in suspension bushes

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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OFM 414K is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OFM 414K, 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 OFM 414K registered?

OFM 414K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is OFM 414K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 414K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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