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BRY 399K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,110 mi
Last recorded43,110 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRY 399K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,110 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 43,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,470 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 42,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,136 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flex is not routed correctley (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rack tie rod slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2018 42,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel /boot floor holed and corroded within 10mm of rear exhaust mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flex is not routed correctley (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rack tie rod slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,750 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,140 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,596 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,010 miles

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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BRY 399K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BRY 399K, 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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BRY 399K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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