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GGX 173J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,346 mi
Last recorded24,346 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGX 173J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 23,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 21,445 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 21,431 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,812 miles

brake pipes at offside chassis , minor contact with starter motor couling

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 14,683 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,606 miles

N/S SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

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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GGX 173J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GGX 173J, 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 GGX 173J registered?

GGX 173J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is GGX 173J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGX 173J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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