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AUA 333J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,135 mi
Last recorded4,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUA 333J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,135 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated but not rough

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished and manufactured in 2003

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 4,135 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated but not rough

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished and manufactured in 2003

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 3,814 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 3,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 3,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 3,586 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 3,543 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 3,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 3,508 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f king pin slight free play

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/f wheel bearing slight free play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,333 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 3,274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 3,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 1,631 miles

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

hand brake leaver near end of working travel † cable adjusted to its maximum .

Fail 11 May 2007 1,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to test front wheel bearings due too brakes binding

Pass 5 May 2006 1,309 miles

electrical wire under car require securing

front tracking requires checking tyres wearing on inner tread,recomend swop front to rear

vehicle has had full rebuild all suspension and fittings have been replaced or reconditioned

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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AUA 333J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AUA 333J, 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 AUA 333J registered?

AUA 333J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AUA 333J safe to buy?

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