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DYB 117J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,514 mi
Last recorded23,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 117J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 23,514 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 23,412 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front &rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 19,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 14,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 4,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,284 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,077 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,983 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fog light fitted but not working

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear fog light fitted but not working

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,318 miles

sills and jacking points starting to corrod

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 1,800 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,642 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,978 miles

Nearside and offside floor corrodeed

Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and offside floor corrodeed

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,067 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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DYB 117J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DYB 117J, 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.

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What year was DYB 117J registered?

DYB 117J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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