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DAB 507N

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,953 mi
Last recorded4,953 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 507N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 4,953 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 4,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 4,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 4,896 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 4,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 4,693 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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DAB 507N is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DAB 507N, 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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What year was DAB 507N registered?

DAB 507N is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DAB 507N safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAB 507N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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