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ETD 977J

1971 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,946 mi
Last recorded40,946 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETD 977J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 40,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 39,224 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,071 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,705 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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ETD 977J is a 1971 MG B GT in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ETD 977J, 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 ETD 977J?

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What year was ETD 977J registered?

ETD 977J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 28 April 1971.

Is ETD 977J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETD 977J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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