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FLY 419J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 419J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,999 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished and covered in oil (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

evidence of oil leak/brake fluid leak inside nearside rear brake drum as damp on brake plate

gearbox oil leak from propshaft seal area

rear diff oil leak from propshaft seal area

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking banjo joint on pump from tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished and covered in oil (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil leaks

evidence of oil leak/brake fluid leak inside nearside rear brake drum as damp on brake plate

gearbox oil leak from propshaft seal area

rear diff oil leak from propshaft seal area

Pass 28 May 2015 59,783 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in both front lower trunions

Pass 29 May 2014 59,314 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s wiper slight split on end

slight evidence of oil weap nsr brake back plate

slight gearbox oil leak

wipers and washers only work when side lights switched on

Fail 29 May 2014 59,314 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s wiper slight split on end

slight evidence of oil weap nsr brake back plate

slight gearbox oil leak

wipers and washers only work when side lights switched on

Pass 8 May 2013 58,258 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside and nearside front top trunion bushes perishing

Fail 7 May 2013 58,254 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside and nearside front top trunion bushes perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,768 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,265 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 55,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,991 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,338 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front top trunion bushes are split and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in top column bush. †

slight up and down movment in nearside king pin. †

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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FLY 419J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FLY 419J, 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 FLY 419J registered?

FLY 419J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 29 March 1971.

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