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APP 54J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

14,308 mi
Last recorded14,308 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 54J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 14,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 14,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 14,257 miles

Slight play in NSF kingpin

Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,238 miles

Slight wear in n/s/f king pin

Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 13,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 13,685 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 13,346 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 13,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,265 miles

Near side headlamp deteriorating

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

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,971 miles

Near side headlamp deteriorating

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

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

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

Oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 12,273 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 12,175 miles

Slight play on both front king pins

Fail 5 Aug 2009 12,175 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Slight play on both front king pins

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,059 miles

Oil leak from the rear diff

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 11,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 10,777 miles

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

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

slight lift in nearside front king pin

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 54J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 APP 54J, 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 APP 54J registered?

APP 54J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is APP 54J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 54J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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