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GPE 18J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

11,695 mi
Last recorded11,695 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 18J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 11,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,slight corrosion around previous repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 9,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 7,008 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

car under sealed all areas

Pass 28 Mar 2019 4,343 miles

all tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2018 2,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,763 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,887 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,785 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,932 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,932 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,715 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,153 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 90,153 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,996 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 99,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,511 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 89,509 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GPE 18J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GPE 18J, 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 GPE 18J registered?

GPE 18J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is GPE 18J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPE 18J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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