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GLY 199J

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLY 199J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,970 miles

All suspension bushes perished/deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,931 miles

All suspension bushes slightly perished

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,788 miles

Suspension bushes deteriorated/perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,470 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 89,383 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery u/s

tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,383 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

battery u/s

tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 89,227 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 88,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 88,830 miles

slight wear in O/S wiper blade. † †Ignition warning lamp not working.

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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GLY 199J is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GLY 199J, 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 GLY 199J registered?

GLY 199J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 28 May 1971.

Is GLY 199J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLY 199J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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