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XUR 783K

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,618 mi
Last recorded27,618 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUR 783K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 26,896 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,517 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 26,211 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 25,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,657 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

car has a very heavy covering of underseal on underside

Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,053 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 25,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,559 miles

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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XUR 783K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XUR 783K, 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 XUR 783K registered?

XUR 783K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is XUR 783K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUR 783K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XUR 783K have outstanding finance?

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