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GGW 109J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,606 mi
Last recorded19,606 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 109J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,351 miles

Nearside front brake pads worn thin.

Nearside front shock absorber covered with a slight misting of oil.

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 18,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has light scratching present (nearside)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot all (2.7.4)

windscreen scatched

Pass 12 May 2015 17,885 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 17,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,576 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GGW 109J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGW 109J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGW 109J registered?

GGW 109J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is GGW 109J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGW 109J shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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