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BEG 959J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,710 mi
Last recorded45,710 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 959J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 45,710 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,638 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 42,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1.exhaust protruding bodywork by excess.insecure load ie rolling road brake test not carried out only.2.tow eye protruding to front of vehichle.3 there are 3 areas of corrosion ns rear panel,os front flitch,and n s bulkhead but not to excess

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,680 miles

front shockabsorbers lower bushes showing some wear

near side front wheel bearing slight wear

off side front lower trunion showing some wear to pin and bushes

off side steering rack slight free play in steering rod ball joint

slight wear in top steering colum bush

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 959J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BEG 959J, 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 959J?

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What year was BEG 959J registered?

BEG 959J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is BEG 959J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEG 959J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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