MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hole/signs of corrosion to o/s floor pan (requires attention)
light oil mist n/s/r suspension unit.
slight lift/free play in both n/s and o/s front centre pin/swivels.
various oil leaks.
various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of light corrosion.
corrosion/hole o/s/f floor/inner sill section.
hand brake lever pulls high.
oil leak rear of engine (suspect rocker cover gasket)
rear spring hanger bushes worn/split.
slight free play n/s/f hub/bearing.
slight free play o/s/f hub/bearing.
slight lift/free play n/s/f king pin/bush.
slight lift/free play o/s/f king pin/bush.
various sections of metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
Fuel pipe leaking metal/braided pipe running along bulk head. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion/hole o/s/f floor/inner sill section.
hand brake lever pulls high.
rear spring hanger bushes worn/split.
slight free play n/s/f hub/bearing.
slight free play o/s/f hub/bearing.
slight lift/free play n/s/f king pin/bush.
slight lift/free play o/s/f king pin/bush.
various sections of metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
corrosion to o/s/f floor/inner sill section.
rear spring hanger bushes worn/split.
slight free play n/s/f hub/bearing.
slight free play o/s/f hub/bearing.
slight lift/free play n/s/f king pin/bush.
slight lift/free play o/s/f king pin/bush.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
various oil leaks.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to o/s/f floor/inner sill section.
rear spring hanger bushes worn/split.
slight free play n/s/f hub/bearing.
slight free play o/s/f hub/bearing.
slight lift/free play n/s/f king pin/bush.
slight lift/free play o/s/f king pin/bush.
various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.
various oil leaks.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Sill end section corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front under floor sill section starting to corrode
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Wheel stiff to turn
Nearside Rear Sill end section corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front under floor sill section starting to corrode
hand brake pulls high.
n/s/f brake tight on rotation.
n/s/f track rod ball joint boot slight split.
o/s/f floor jacking point and n/s/r sill section signs of rust/corrosion.
rear spring hanger (rear) bushes cracked/perished.
various rear brake pipes signs of surface rust.
corrosion o/s floor and n/s sill
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
corrosion o/s floor and n/s sill
corrosion n/s sill
corrosion o/s/f floor
corrosion o/s/f floor
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion o/s/f floor
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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GME 879J is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GME 879J, 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.
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GME 879J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1971.
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