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LPX 277J

1971 MG Mgb

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,345 mi
Last recorded6,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPX 277J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 6,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 5,684 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2021 5,684 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 5,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 5,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 4,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 4,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 4,109 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 3,803 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 3,803 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 3,785 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 2,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 2,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 2,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 2,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 2,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 1,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 1,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 1,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 876 miles

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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LPX 277J is a 1971 MG Mgb in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPX 277J, 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

How do I check the history of LPX 277J?

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What year was LPX 277J registered?

LPX 277J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 January 1971.

Is LPX 277J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPX 277J shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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