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XBH 152J

1971 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBH 152J
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 1 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 8,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 7,568 miles

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

front lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating

o/s front brake hose tight in lock

Fail 28 Aug 2015 7,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure and o/s rear loose/play on splines (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating

handbrake lever mounting pivot worn/play

o/s front brake hose tight in lock

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2014 6,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 4,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 4,486 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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XBH 152J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XBH 152J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XBH 152J registered?

XBH 152J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is XBH 152J safe to buy?

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