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FJB 729K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,329 mi
Last recorded46,329 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJB 729K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in both sides front king pins

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,344 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing.

Offside and nearside rear outer door sills poorly repaired.

Offside and nearside rear undersills poorly repaired.

Slight oil leak leak from nearside axle/hub seal.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,589 miles

rear brakes slight unbalance(nearside better)

slight play in offside and nearside trunions

Fail 1 Aug 2014 36,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes slight unbalance(nearside better)

slight play in offside and nearside trunions

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,848 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lift in offside front trunnions just acceptable

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arms inner mount bushes slightly worn

nearside rear tyre severely cracked in inner tread area

slight lift in nearside front trunnions

Fail 20 Nov 2010 33,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lift in offside front trunnions just acceptable

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arms inner mount bushes slightly worn

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

nearside rear tyre severely cracked in inner tread area

slight lift in nearside front trunnions

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,042 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 31,012 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,459 miles

some wear in steering rack,some play in all four trunions,n/s front floor rusted through,oil/fluid leak n/s rear hub

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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FJB 729K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJB 729K, 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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FJB 729K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 17 December 1971.

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