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DLE 916J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,592 mi
Last recorded92,592 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 916J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,592 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 92,015 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,584 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 91,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,379 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight cracking on all tyres but no cords exposed.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 90,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 89,857 miles

both front brake hose slightly twisted

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 916J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 916J, 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 916J registered?

DLE 916J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is DLE 916J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLE 916J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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