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AOV 696K

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,923 mi
Last recorded7,923 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOV 696K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 7,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 7,372 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 6,827 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 6,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 6,099 miles

Both nearside front suspension bump stops missing

Centre exhaust mounting missing

One offside front bumpstop missing

Fail 16 Jul 2014 6,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both nearside front suspension bump stops missing

Centre exhaust mounting missing

One offside front bumpstop missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 5,436 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 5,436 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 4,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 3,853 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,184 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 3,184 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 3,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 331 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust clamp missing

advise exhaust rubber missing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 99,501 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 99,498 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 99,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 98,402 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight oil leak on offside rear backplate

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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AOV 696K is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AOV 696K, 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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AOV 696K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 13 October 1971.

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