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BHJ 141J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,174 mi
Last recorded10,174 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 141J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 10,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 10,045 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 10,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 9,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 9,352 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,102 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 9,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 8,421 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 7,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 6,668 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 6,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 4,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 3,705 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 3,693 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

main beam waring light not working

oil leak from n/s rear half shaft seal,driping †out of back plate

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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BHJ 141J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHJ 141J, 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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BHJ 141J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 18 February 1971.

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