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SNB 833J

1971 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,394 mi
Last recorded4,394 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNB 833J
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 4,394 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 4,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired insuffiecent weld on replacement panel. (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 4,268 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 sets (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy but not rough

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 4,153 miles

battery carrier badly corroded and weak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 4,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

battery carrier badly corroded and weak

clutch pedal excessive sideways movement

clutch slave cylinder pipe leaking

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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SNB 833J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SNB 833J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNB 833J registered?

SNB 833J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is SNB 833J safe to buy?

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