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TJO 870K

1971 MG Mgb GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,608 mi
Last recorded13,608 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 870K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 13,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 13,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2015 13,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 12,854 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 12,848 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,381 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,395 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,178 miles

movement front lower trunions

movementfront top trunions

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 6,056 miles

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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TJO 870K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJO 870K, 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 TJO 870K registered?

TJO 870K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 7 December 1971.

Is TJO 870K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJO 870K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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