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GOY 150J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,901 mi
Last recorded25,901 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOY 150J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2008 25,901 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 25,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 25,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 23,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 23,058 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

N/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 23,057 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

BOTH O/S & N/S JACKING POINTS CORRODED TO EXCESS

IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

O/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR AXLE MISSALIGNED DUE TO SPRING SHACKLES/ †BUSHES WORN TO EXCESS

REAR AXLE/PROPSHAFT FLANGE FIXING INSECURE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/F LOWER TRUNION JOINT

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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GOY 150J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 GOY 150J, 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 GOY 150J registered?

GOY 150J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is GOY 150J safe to buy?

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