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REB 540J

1971 MG Mgbgt

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,778 mi
Last recorded23,778 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Mgbgt17,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 540J
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 23,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,480 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 23,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,463 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 18,463 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 15,875 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

SOME CORROSION ON LOWER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT WING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 15,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

SOME CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT WING LOWER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BATTERY TRAY EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2010 15,604 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 15,609 miles

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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REB 540J is a 1971 MG Mgbgt in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 17,861 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REB 540J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REB 540J registered?

REB 540J is a 1971 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 19 April 1971.

Is REB 540J safe to buy?

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