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JGB 871

1951 MG Td

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,075 mi
Last recorded6,075 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1951 MG Td22,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGB 871
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2012 6,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 5,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 5,447 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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JGB 871 is a 1951 MG Td in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 22,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Td fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGB 871, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 75 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGB 871 registered?

JGB 871 is a 1951 MG Td, first registered on 5 April 1951.

Is JGB 871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGB 871 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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