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GMK 707J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,068 mi
Last recorded42,068 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMK 707J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 38,683 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,081 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,089 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,080 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear diff seal is leaking badly

Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s centre chassis corroded and holed.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,168 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,543 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front floor rotted close to seat mounting bolts

Pass 25 Aug 2007 20,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,050 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 18,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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GMK 707J is a 1971 MG B in Blue 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 GMK 707J, 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 GMK 707J registered?

GMK 707J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is GMK 707J safe to buy?

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