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TPR 647

1971 MG Mgb

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

429 mi
Last recorded429 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPR 647
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 195 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 60,013 miles

Front bonnet not fully secure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also sticking (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

cracks in steering wheel

Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes sticking slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,550 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brakes sticking slightly

signs of oil around n/s rear back plate

steering tight on lock to lock

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,407 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,812 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

slight oil leak from a suspension component nearside front

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,394 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,824 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil around inside of rear wheel

Fail 27 Nov 2009 56,812 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil around inside of rear wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,289 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2007 55,013 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TPR 647 is a 1971 MG Mgb in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPR 647, 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 TPR 647 registered?

TPR 647 is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 January 1971.

Is TPR 647 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPR 647 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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