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ARP 741K

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,430 mi
Last recorded48,430 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 741K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,705 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,658 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advise previous welding repairs getting poor

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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ARP 741K is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARP 741K, 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 ARP 741K registered?

ARP 741K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is ARP 741K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARP 741K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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