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YOW 582K

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,814 mi
Last recorded11,814 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 582K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 11,814 miles

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 May 2017 11,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 11,407 miles

o/s/r back axle oil leak

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,041 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 11,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 10,054 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 10,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear propshaft bolts loose

Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,034 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 10,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 9,045 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,955 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 7,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YOW 582K is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YOW 582K, 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 YOW 582K registered?

YOW 582K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YOW 582K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOW 582K shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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