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UHR 917J

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,275 mi
Last recorded40,275 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHR 917J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,275 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins have slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2025 40,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,177 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins have play

Fail 4 Jun 2024 40,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins have play

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f & o/s/f king pin joints have play

Fail 2 Jun 2023 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f & o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f king pin joints have play

Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,419 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 39,419 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,666 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 38,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,794 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 37,790 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,408 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,405 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,889 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 35,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,230 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,230 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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UHR 917J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHR 917J, 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 UHR 917J registered?

UHR 917J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is UHR 917J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHR 917J shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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