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KEH 609K

1971 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,746 mi
Last recorded98,746 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEH 609K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 98,746 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 97,440 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,772 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight noise from offside front bearing when rotated but not rough

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,355 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight noise from offside front bearing when rotated but not rough

Pass 9 May 2014 95,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 95,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

jacking points on nearside and offside corroded

slight play in both front and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear spring retaining strap mounting corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear spring retaining strap mounting corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 93,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009

slight weep n earside shockabsorber

Fail 3 Mar 2009 91,223 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror insacure

offside and nearside front inner sills excesivly rusty (outside prescribed area)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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KEH 609K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KEH 609K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KEH 609K registered?

KEH 609K is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 5 October 1971.

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