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BEG 943J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,741 mi
Last recorded13,741 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 943J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 13,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 11,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 11,774 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 11,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BEG 943J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BEG 943J, 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 BEG 943J?

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What year was BEG 943J registered?

BEG 943J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 26 May 1971.

Is BEG 943J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEG 943J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEG 943J have outstanding finance?

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