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EJR 6L

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,700 mi
Last recorded1,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJR 6L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 1,700 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,011 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 88,996 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.STEERING ROUGH/TIGHT.MISC SHOCKS DAMP.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,784 miles

GENERAL CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R SHOCK WET.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.O/S/R HUB AREA WET.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,710 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 84,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION OIL FOULING O/S/R HUB

Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear leaf springs slightly weak

horn slightly faulty

o/s rear brake back plate slightly damp

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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EJR 6L is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJR 6L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJR 6L registered?

EJR 6L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is EJR 6L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJR 6L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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