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DLE 915J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,105 mi
Last recorded86,105 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 915J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,105 miles

n/s o/s seat mounts

o/s rear bump stop bracket rusty holed

Fail 20 Oct 2015 86,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s o/s seat mounts

o/s rear bump stop bracket rusty holed

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,158 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,158 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 85,071 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,734 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,785 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,806 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 82,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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DLE 915J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLE 915J, 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 DLE 915J registered?

DLE 915J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is DLE 915J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLE 915J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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