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TWL 680K

1971 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,447 mi
Last recorded20,447 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb Roadster47,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWL 680K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,447 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,447 miles

has all over corrosion but is coated in thick sealer

has slight play at steering pins both sides

Fail 15 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

has all over corrosion but is coated in thick sealer

has excessive corrosion in both footwell corners

has slight play at steering pins both sides

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,446 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,442 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 21,442 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension trunions are slightly worn

both front wishbone inner bushes worn

front suspension close to bump stops

lower steering columm bracket loose

Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,316 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

throttle sticking

underside has allover corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2010 21,310 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

throttle sticking

underside has allover corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,285 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle straps damaged

offside seat belt

rear shocks corroded

wipers slightly smeery

Fail 5 Mar 2009 21,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear axle straps damaged

excessive corrosion to both front inner wings

offside seat belt

rear shocks corroded

washers low on fluid

wipers slightly smeery

Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floor section has corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2008 21,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floor section has corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,907 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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TWL 680K is a 1971 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 47,103 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWL 680K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TWL 680K is a 1971 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 2 September 1971.

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