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DRR 828J

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRR 828J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,997 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,690 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,759 miles

slight play in off side steering rack end

Pass 10 Apr 2012 85,716 miles

steering rack slight wear in o/s front

Fail 16 Mar 2012 85,709 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wheels slight buckel

n/s rear wheel bearing slight rouhness

Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,795 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,909 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipe mounting missing

Fail 28 Feb 2009 80,909 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipe mounting missing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 79,625 miles

Slight play in steering rack

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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DRR 828J is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 DRR 828J, 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 56 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 DRR 828J registered?

DRR 828J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 19 November 1970.

Is DRR 828J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRR 828J 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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