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EMF 430J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMF 430J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,803 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,803 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,630 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 65,630 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

fuel pipes low to ground

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,875 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side washer jet insecure

slight lift in n/s/f suspension joints

Pass 11 Jun 2007 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2006 63,178 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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EMF 430J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EMF 430J, 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 EMF 430J registered?

EMF 430J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is EMF 430J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMF 430J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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