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WNT 787K

1971 MG Mgb

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,053 mi
Last recorded58,053 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNT 787K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,053 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,908 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,908 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 57,847 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,749 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 57,613 miles

Oil leak

play in n/s & o/s king pin/trunions

rear spring eye & shackle areas corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 57,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

play in n/s & o/s king pin/trunions

rear spring eye & shackle areas corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 57,260 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in n/s front suspension trunion bearing

Pass 14 May 2010 56,932 miles

Oil leak

n/s w/blade split on end

slight lift in n/s king pin thrust

various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2010 56,912 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

n/s w/blade split on end

slight lift in n/s king pin thrust

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2009 56,551 miles

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

gearbox oil leaks

o/s+n/s rear bump stops missing

slight play in n/s top suspension trunion joint

Fail 30 Apr 2009 56,550 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

gearbox oil leaks

o/s+n/s rear bump stops missing

slight play in n/s top suspension trunion joint

Pass 20 May 2008 56,279 miles

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

n/s headlamp reflector slightly dull

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Fail 13 May 2008 56,258 miles

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

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

clutch master cylinder leaking fluid

n/s headlamp reflector slightly dull

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Fail 15 May 2007 55,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 55,995 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 55,662 miles

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

n/s headlamp reflector slightly dull †slight lift in n/s/fbottom trunion bearing

Fail 11 May 2006 55,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s headlamp reflector slightly dull †slight lift in n/s/fbottom trunion bearing

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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WNT 787K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WNT 787K, 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 WNT 787K registered?

WNT 787K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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