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WWK 578J

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,744 mi
Last recorded30,744 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWK 578J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 30,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2012 28,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 28,837 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake lever pivot startin to wear

Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,542 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 86,505 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 27,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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WWK 578J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WWK 578J, 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 WWK 578J registered?

WWK 578J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 May 1971.

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