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ALG 294K

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,416 mi
Last recorded83,416 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 294K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,449 miles

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

Rear of outer sills corroding and may need attention before next test

Underneath is heavily undersealed making complete corrosion check difficult but all prescribed areas appear ok

Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,445 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear of outer sills corroding and may need attention before next test

Underneath is heavily undersealed making complete corrosion check difficult but all prescribed areas appear ok

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,858 miles

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

Underneath has been very heavily treated making a complete corrosion check difficult-however all testable items appear ok

Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Underneath has been very heavily treated making a complete corrosion check difficult-however all testable items appear ok

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,398 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,785 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,826 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,200 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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ALG 294K is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ALG 294K, 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 ALG 294K registered?

ALG 294K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is ALG 294K safe to buy?

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