MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
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
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?
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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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FLY 419J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 29 March 1971.
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