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ACY 848K

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,215 mi
Last recorded27,215 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACY 848K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,215 miles

oil leaks rear axle hub seal area

Fail 20 Jun 2019 27,206 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leaks rear axle hub seal area

Pass 18 May 2018 27,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 27,120 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,995 miles

Both rear outer half shaft seals leaking

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2012 26,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 26,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 26,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 26,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 26,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 25,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2009 25,134 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,400 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 22,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,951 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 18,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,884 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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ACY 848K is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ACY 848K, 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.

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What year was ACY 848K registered?

ACY 848K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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