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ATU 400K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,852 mi
Last recorded8,852 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 400K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,852 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 8,846 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 8,117 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 8,117 miles

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

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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ATU 400K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ATU 400K, 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 ATU 400K registered?

ATU 400K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 10 August 1971.

Is ATU 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATU 400K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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