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XJF 65J

1971 MG Mgb GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,125 mi
Last recorded21,125 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJF 65J
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,125 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,780 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 20,696 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 20,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,797 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brakes require attention

Fail 13 Apr 2018 81,485 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brakes require attention

Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,289 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,289 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,289 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XJF 65J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJF 65J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XJF 65J?

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What year was XJF 65J registered?

XJF 65J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is XJF 65J safe to buy?

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