MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake pipes under sealed
Slight play in near side front lower swivel joint
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
engine oil leaks
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r brake binding
slight play and up and down movement in n/s lower swivel
slight play in n/s/f wishbone outer bush
slight play in steering rack
some lift in nearside front kingpin
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
some lift in nearside front kingpin
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GOW 230L is a 1971 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 GOW 230L, 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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What year was GOW 230L registered?
GOW 230L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is GOW 230L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GOW 230L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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