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RRR 270N

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

14,222 mi
Last recorded14,222 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 270N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 14,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear rebound straps perished

front bumper coroded

offside doormirror loose

offside front lever arm has slight seepage

Fail 2 Mar 2010 12,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear rebound straps perished

front bumper corroded

offside door mirror loose

offside front lever arm has slight seepage

Fail 24 Feb 2010 12,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,702 miles

both rear wheel arch corroded

front brake pads low

front brakes slight imbalance

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front anti-roll bar D-bush worn

nearside front lower trunion slight movement

offside front floor pan corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight movement

offside front wing insecured

oil leak at diff

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 9 Feb 2009 11,687 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear wheel arch corroded

front brake pads low

front brakes slight imbalance

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front anti-roll bar D-bush worn

nearside front lower trunion slight movement

offside front floor pan corroded

offside front wheel bearing slight movement

offside front wing insecured

oil leak at diff

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 9,764 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

front lower panel corroded

front under wing covers loose

ignition light staying on dash

ignition switch faulty

nearside front lower trunion has movement

offside front has slight wheel bearing movement

offside front inner wing corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside window trim loose

oil leaks at engine and gearbox

throttle pedal very stiff

Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 7,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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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RRR 270N is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 RRR 270N, 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 RRR 270N registered?

RRR 270N is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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