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EYK 384J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,282 mi
Last recorded78,282 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 384J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,282 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2015 78,282 miles

1x propshaft bolt loose

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 78,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 78,282 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,284 miles

N/S rear tyre deteriorating

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S rear tyre deteriorating

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 78,282 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside inner sill poorly repaired

offside inner sill poorly repaired

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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EYK 384J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EYK 384J, 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 EYK 384J registered?

EYK 384J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 21 April 1971.

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