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TKU 135K

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,185 mi
Last recorded28,185 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKU 135K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,185 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 28,185 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,228 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,957 miles

rusty front skirt pannel not stressed

slight binding o/s/r wheel

various rusty areas in boot not stressed

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,904 miles

rusty front skirt not stresed

various rusty areas boot area non stressed

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,617 miles

hand brake cable o/s light deteriation

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,617 miles

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

hand brake cable o/s light deteriation

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,478 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front and rear skirts deteriating

Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,164 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 26,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 25,942 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,147 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 25,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,581 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 24,581 miles

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

front springs set low

rear brake slightly low effort ns

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,973 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 23,973 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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TKU 135K is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TKU 135K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKU 135K registered?

TKU 135K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TKU 135K safe to buy?

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