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EPE 319J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,590 mi
Last recorded26,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPE 319J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,590 miles

boot floor seams are blistered

nearside and offside front floors are holed

nearside track rod end gator is split

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,493 miles

nearside and offside front floors are corroded and holed, nearside front inner wing has been poorly repaired and welded, front brake discs are warped

screen is chipped, cracked and seperating, wiper blades are hitting the edge of the screen, main beam tell tale is not working, play in steering column, nearside and offside boot floor seams have seperated, nearside trackrod end gator is split

Fail 20 Aug 2015 26,469 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside front floors are corroded and holed, nearside front inner wing has been poorly repaired and welded, front brake discs are warped

screen is chipped, cracked and seperating, wiper blades are hitting the edge of the screen, main beam tell tale is not working, play in steering column, nearside and offside boot floor seams have seperated, nearside trackrod end gator is split

Fail 8 Oct 2014 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 x 20mm chips in front screen

Movement in the steering column top bush

Some rust rear fuel pipes

Some under-body corrosion

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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EPE 319J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EPE 319J, 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 EPE 319J registered?

EPE 319J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EPE 319J safe to buy?

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