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JOY 101N

1974 MG Mgbgt

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,028 mi
Last recorded44,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Mgbgt41,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOY 101N
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 43,788 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 43,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 41,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking under-floor fuel pump at pipe union (7.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,911 miles

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

Nearside slight corrosion n/s castle rail

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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JOY 101N is a 1974 MG Mgbgt in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOY 101N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JOY 101N registered?

JOY 101N is a 1974 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 30 December 1974.

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