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RXJ 744J

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,798 mi
Last recorded68,798 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXJ 744J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 68,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside sill corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 68,798 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front upper suspension arm bushes deterioated

Misting of oil on steering rack

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight play through front suspension king pins

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,434 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,948 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

upper wish bone outter pivit bush detiorating

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,304 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,453 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 66,443 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 65,099 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,930 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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RXJ 744J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXJ 744J, 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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What year was RXJ 744J registered?

RXJ 744J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 July 1971.

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