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MJK 942R

1976 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,038 mi
Last recorded28,038 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJK 942R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 28,037 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,619 miles

Handbrake travel is long.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in N/S/F top trunion.

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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MJK 942R is a 1976 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 MJK 942R, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJK 942R registered?

MJK 942R is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 September 1976.

Is MJK 942R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJK 942R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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