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EYE 445J

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,549 mi
Last recorded4,549 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYE 445J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 4,549 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 3,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 3,164 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VIN plate missing number taken from V5

oil leak

play in both inner rack ends

Fail 17 Aug 2015 3,164 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Front coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VIN plate missing number taken from V5

oil leak

play in both inner rack ends

Pass 18 Aug 2014 3,117 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vin taken off V5 vin plate missing chapter 6.3 VIN/CHASSIS NUMBER required on or after 1 august 1980 checked engine number off V5 ok

Fail 13 Aug 2014 3,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 2,791 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch flexi pipe damaged.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 297 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 297 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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EYE 445J is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EYE 445J, 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.

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EYE 445J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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