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EMV 500J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,219 mi
Last recorded37,219 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 500J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,141 miles

bonnet is holed and corroded

both rear wheel archs (inner) corroded

offside front tyre perished

offside front wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 3 Nov 2016 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar bush (2.4.A.3)

bonnet is holed and corroded

both rear wheel archs (inner) corroded

offside front tyre perished

offside front wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 2 Aug 2014 37,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,121 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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EMV 500J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EMV 500J, 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

How do I check the history of EMV 500J?

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What year was EMV 500J registered?

EMV 500J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is EMV 500J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 500J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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