MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake calipers (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake caliper (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake caliper (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BBW 179J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BBW 179J, 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 BBW 179J registered?
BBW 179J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 15 April 1971.
Is BBW 179J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBW 179J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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