MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for REB 540J shows 15 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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