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GOW 230L

1971 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,880 mi
Last recorded58,880 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOW 230L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,880 miles

all brake pipes under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,350 miles

Slight play in near side front lower swivel joint

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,400 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 57,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,681 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,370 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,137 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,960 miles

n/s/r brake binding

slight play and up and down movement in n/s lower swivel

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,708 miles

slight play in n/s/f wishbone outer bush

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,162 miles

some lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 14 Jun 2007 53,162 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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