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APP 439K

1971 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,492 mi
Last recorded17,492 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 439K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,492 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play N/s/f +o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight play steering inner joints

Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/f + o/s/f wheel has slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,544 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 16,525 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f floor holed

vehicle welded all over satisfactory

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,341 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,915 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 14,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Axle strap broken.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,017 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,013 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 13,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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APP 439K is a 1971 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 APP 439K, 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 APP 439K registered?

APP 439K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is APP 439K safe to buy?

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