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GOS 522J

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,970 mi
Last recorded145,970 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOS 522J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 145,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,653 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 59,653 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,091 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 59,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,123 miles

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

Some imbalance of front brake effort,N/S 15% low.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,120 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some imbalance of front brake effort,N/S 15% low.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,913 miles

N/S front floor and under rigger corroded to large hole.

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

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

O/S sill corroded to holes at centre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,913 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S front floor and under rigger corroded to large hole.

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

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

O/S sill corroded to holes at centre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,773 miles

Front under floor doublers in poor condition with corrosion left and right.

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

Small hole in underside of left sill

Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,773 miles

Front under floor doublers in poor condition with corrosion left and right.

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Small hole in underside of left sill

Fail 1 Apr 2008 44,773 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Left and right front under floor doublers in poor condition with heavy corrosion.

Smaal hole in underside of left sill at centre.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 44,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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GOS 522J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GOS 522J, 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.

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What year was GOS 522J registered?

GOS 522J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 June 1971.

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