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DLH 751J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,388 mi
Last recorded12,388 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLH 751J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,388 miles

CONDITION OF BOTH REAR AXLE STRAPS DETERIORATED (BORDERLINE)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

condition of nearside front lower part of wing corrossion

slight lift in nearside front king pin

underbody corrossion in places borderline in places

vehicle under sealed passed as inspected

Fail 6 Aug 2012 12,378 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

CONDITION OF BOTH REAR AXLE STRAPS DETERIORATED (BORDERLINE)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

condition of nearside front lower part of wing corrossion

slight lift in nearside front king pin

underbody corrossion in places borderline in places

vehicle under sealed passed as inspected

Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,035 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 11,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,134 miles

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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DLH 751J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLH 751J, 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 DLH 751J registered?

DLH 751J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 13 April 1971.

Is DLH 751J safe to buy?

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