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EYP 895J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,851 mi
Last recorded35,851 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYP 895J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,743 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 34,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,057 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 33,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,270 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,367 miles

near side door mirror missing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,930 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 23,784 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,772 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 21,771 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,575 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 19,575 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,367 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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EYP 895J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EYP 895J, 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 EYP 895J registered?

EYP 895J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 4 March 1971.

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