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321 MGB

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,346 mi
Last recorded23,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 MGB
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 23,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 19,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 17,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 16,815 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 16,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 15,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,733 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 10,391 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 10,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Axle leaking onto disc. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 6,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 3,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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321 MGB is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 321 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 321 MGB registered?

321 MGB is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is 321 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 321 MGB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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