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ROF 26

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,736 mi
Last recorded5,736 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROF 26
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 5,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 4,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 4,807 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 4,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 4,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 4,484 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 4,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,062 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 3,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,205 miles

both front lower suspension arms front and rear bushes worn

front and rear floor corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2008 3,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms front and rear bushes worn

front and rear floor corroded

off side front steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 28 Mar 2007 2,572 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 2,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 247 miles

offside rear floor area corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2006 227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear floor area corroded

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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ROF 26 is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ROF 26, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROF 26 registered?

ROF 26 is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ROF 26 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROF 26 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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