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SRS 710K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,100 mi
Last recorded10,100 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRS 710K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 10,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 9,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 9,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 9,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 7,534 miles

front suspension anti / roll bar nearside front rubber d / bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 6,525 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 6,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 5,444 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 5,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 5,281 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 5,281 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 5,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 4,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 2,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 1,459 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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SRS 710K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRS 710K, 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 SRS 710K registered?

SRS 710K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is SRS 710K safe to buy?

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