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DLL 151J

1971 MG B GT

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,218 mi
Last recorded105,218 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLL 151J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 105,117 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 105,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 4,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 3,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strong smell of petrol but no leak found

Pass 2 May 2008 3,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2008 3,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,461 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 2,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 1,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 1,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

spare tyre defective

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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DLL 151J is a 1971 MG B GT in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLL 151J, 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 DLL 151J registered?

DLL 151J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is DLL 151J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLL 151J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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