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GLL 501J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,093 mi
Last recorded64,093 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLL 501J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 64,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,532 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 60,532 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,871 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust hanger broken exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,268 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,717 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,381 miles

lhf tyre worn to 3mm

lhr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,477 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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GLL 501J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GLL 501J, 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 GLL 501J registered?

GLL 501J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GLL 501J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLL 501J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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