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EDA 998J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDA 998J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,795 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion of floor around petrol tank

corrosion of n/s/f/inner wing

corrosion of n/sf and o/s/f near bumper mounts

heavy rusting over most of chasis and floor numerous holes in vehicle due to corrosion

Pass 12 May 2007 54,280 miles

both front bump stops missing

corrosion around tank mount

corrosion starting bulk head area

engine mount bolt loose

slight brake pedal vibration

slight play both front trunions

slight play in rack

steering stiff

Fail 10 May 2007 54,275 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

both front bump stops missing

corrosion on floor around tank mount

corrosion starting under dash colume mount area

engine mount bolt loose

play in rack

slight brake pedal vibration

slight play in both front trunions

slight stiffness in steering on road

Pass 8 May 2006 53,803 miles

brake pedal slightly sticking

steering appears stiff all joints have now been greased

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2006 53,802 miles

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

brake pedal slightly sticking

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in king pin tops

steering appears slightly stiff joints appear dry of grease

wipers perrished on ends

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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EDA 998J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 EDA 998J, 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 EDA 998J registered?

EDA 998J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 5 January 1971.

Is EDA 998J safe to buy?

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