MOT Status
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76,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear spring straps deteriorated
rear axle straps poor
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear axle straps poor
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s & o/s/r sill end caps corroded
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s & o/s/r sill end caps corroded
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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STJ 288M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 STJ 288M, 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 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was STJ 288M registered?
STJ 288M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 February 1974.
Is STJ 288M safe to buy?
The MOT history for STJ 288M shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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