MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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small holes in front crossmember
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
small holes in front crossmember
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
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RPY 161M is a 1971 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RPY 161M, 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 RPY 161M registered?
RPY 161M is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is RPY 161M safe to buy?
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