MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to osr sill and rear underside
hand brake would benifit from adjustment
only one washer jet working
osf tyre worn on inner shoulder
front tyres worn on inner edges
nsr chassis near spring swinging shackle showing signs of corrosion
osf brake slight bind
small amount of play in ns track rod end
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres worn on inner edges
nsr chassis near spring swinging shackle showing signs of corrosion
osf brake slight bind
small amount of play in ns track rod end
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TUX 499J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 TUX 499J, 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 TUX 499J registered?
TUX 499J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1971.
Is TUX 499J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TUX 499J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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