MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AREAS .. (AREAS COVERED IN SHINY UNDERSEAL) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL PREVIOUS REPAIRS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working LEAKING INTO CAR N/S (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FALLING APART (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
SPARE TYRE FLAT
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AREAS .. (AREAS COVERED IN SHINY UNDERSEAL) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL PREVIOUS REPAIRS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component insecurely attached N/S/ AXLE CHECK STRAP (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
WIPERS POOR >>> NEW ADVISED
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Steering rack gaiter split N/S (2.2.D.2d)
DRIVERS DOOR LATCHING POOR
INNER REAR SILL AREAS, SPRING PRESCRIBED AREAS REQUIRE CLEANING DOWN AND PROTECTING
FRONT TO REAR STATIC + FUEL PIPES COVERED IN UNDER-SEAL + = UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN CONDITION
PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED INCLUDING PREVIOUS REPAIRS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR 3.5mm OLD/PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached BATTERY MAIN EARTH (1.9.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working O/S (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working INTERMITTENT (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F INNER CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F INNER MAIN CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F MAIN CHASSIS AREA (2.4.A.3)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.3a)
FRONT TO REAR STATIC + FUEL PIPES COVERED IN UNDER-SEAL + = UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN CONDITION
PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED INCLUDING PREVIOUS REPAIRS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit REAR 3.5mm OLD/PERISHED (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT SILL AREAS CORRODED, ESP N/S + LOWER EDGE COMING AWAY
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ALTERNATOR BELT LOOSE
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ENGINE BEARING NOISE >>> CHECK REQUIRED
FRONT SILL AREAS CORRODED, ESP N/S + LOWER EDGE COMING AWAY
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general corrosion to underbody and related components
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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MWA 2K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 MWA 2K, 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.
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MWA 2K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1971.
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