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AHA 157J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,609 mi
Last recorded29,609 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 157J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,609 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 28,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

choke return spring broken

nearside bulkhead plate missing

only one horn working

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,887 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake fluid level low

choke return spring broken

nearside bulkhead plate missing

only one horn working

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Aug 2010 24,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

car is heavly undersealed making surfacecorrosion hard to see.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,469 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,673 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 18,673 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2005 17,364 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AHA 157J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AHA 157J, 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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AHA 157J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1971.

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