MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,795 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
brake pedal slightly sticking
steering appears stiff all joints have now been greased
surface corrosion on brake pipes
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?
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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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