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DEA 651J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

4,646 mi
Last recorded4,646 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEA 651J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 4,646 miles

both front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 18 Jun 2019 4,644 miles

All position lamps not working all inc number plate lights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 13 May 2019 4,634 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted NO LOCKING DEVISE ATTACHED (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure FLOOR MOUNT CORRODED (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 99,048 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 99,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2017 98,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 98,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 98,362 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 97,962 miles

general previous welding repairs and under body surface corrosion

some surface corrosion of off side outer sill

Fail 3 May 2016 97,957 miles

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

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

general previous welding repairs and under body surface corrosion

some surface corrosion of off side outer sill

Fail 16 Oct 2013 97,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f wheel arch rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,897 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 97,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 92,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 86,560 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 86,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

n/s/f sill holed

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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DEA 651J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DEA 651J, 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 DEA 651J registered?

DEA 651J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 17 March 1971.

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