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EYU 340J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYU 340J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm, nut locking device's missing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front trunnion bearing has significant lift, adjustment recommended.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm, nut locking device's missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 90,218 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges main battery cable near battery carrier (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm, nut locking device's missing.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front trunnion bearing has significant lift, adjustment recommended.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm, nut locking device's missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 90,195 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis and floor repairs welding not continuous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside door mirror loose

Offside reverse light not working

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

door outer skins corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,171 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,171 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 90,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 90,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 90,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,035 miles

brake light on

o/s/f lens cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,750 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 89,750 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EYU 340J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EYU 340J, 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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What year was EYU 340J registered?

EYU 340J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 4 February 1971.

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