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ARE 377M

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,856 mi
Last recorded19,856 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 377M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2010 19,856 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 13,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake had slightly low reading but passed overall brake test

underside off vehicle was slightly muddy

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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ARE 377M is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARE 377M, 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

How do I check the history of ARE 377M?

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What year was ARE 377M registered?

ARE 377M is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ARE 377M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 377M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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