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CYD 715J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,835 mi
Last recorded55,835 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYD 715J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,835 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s king pin

Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,001 miles

slight/play/in/off/side/front/king/pin

Pass 16 May 2008 4,466 miles

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

play in both front king pins

Pass 27 Jul 2006
Fail 26 Jul 2006 4,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s & n/s king pins

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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CYD 715J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CYD 715J, 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 CYD 715J registered?

CYD 715J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is CYD 715J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYD 715J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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