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BOT 179J

1971 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97 mi
Last recorded97 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 179J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 97 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 97 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 97 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 97 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 97 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 97 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 97 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BOT 179J is a 1971 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BOT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOT 179J registered?

BOT 179J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is BOT 179J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOT 179J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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