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DHT 557K

1971 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,694 mi
Last recorded21,694 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHT 557K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,694 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 21,694 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

main beam tell tale not extinguishing

nearside front inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescribed area

offside front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

main beam tell tale not extinguishing

nearside front inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescribed area

offside front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,598 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 19,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 19,577 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,546 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 19,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,527 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,499 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all underbody in poor condition lot of welded repairs heavyly undersealed corrosion not excessive at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2006 19,481 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

lot of welded repairs underneath heavly undersealed very poor quality vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2005 19,343 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,343 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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DHT 557K is a 1971 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DHT 557K, 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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DHT 557K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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