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ANP 985M

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 985M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,115 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,918 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 38,699 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,747 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 35,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front king pin slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,323 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 35,299 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ANP 985M is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ANP 985M, 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 ANP 985M registered?

ANP 985M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ANP 985M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANP 985M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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