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DYR 504J

1970 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,901 mi
Last recorded8,901 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYR 504J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,901 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jun 2017 8,859 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch and floor pan (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail above rear leaf spring rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under car heavily patched and heavily under sealed

water pump leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount corroded - top layer only affected (recommend attention) (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

front brakes slightly uneven

general corrosion on underside - rear chassis rails corroding

slight distortion front & rear tyres

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed - brake & fuel pipes coated in underseal

Fail 21 Jun 2016 8,432 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mount corroded - top layer only affected (recommend attention) (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

front brakes slightly uneven

general corrosion on underside - rear chassis rails corroding

slight distortion front & rear tyres

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed - brake & fuel pipes coated in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,512 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 7,244 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DYR 504J is a 1970 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DYR 504J, 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.

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What year was DYR 504J registered?

DYR 504J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 9 September 1970.

Is DYR 504J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYR 504J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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