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MWA 2K

1971 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,143 mi
Last recorded95,143 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWA 2K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,143 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,143 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,887 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,413 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,403 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering rack gaiter split N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,128 miles

DRIVERS DOOR LATCHING POOR

INNER REAR SILL AREAS, SPRING PRESCRIBED AREAS REQUIRE CLEANING DOWN AND PROTECTING

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,971 miles

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)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 93,970 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,613 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 93,612 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to underbody and related components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,267 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,346 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 90,328 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2007 89,595 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2007 89,595 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 89,588 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 87,925 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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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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