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DFD 700K

1971 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,538 mi
Last recorded85,538 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFD 700K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 85,538 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2015 85,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 85,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 84,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,346 miles

brake pads not visible

exhaust slight deterioration

slight wear on suspension bushes

structure rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2007 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 84,304 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre has age cracking.Small stone chip in offside lower windscreen.Vehicle has exstensive repairs to underside and is heavily undersealed.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush 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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DFD 700K is a 1971 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DFD 700K, 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 DFD 700K registered?

DFD 700K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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