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GPH 558K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,745 mi
Last recorded41,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPH 558K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,745 miles

Front washers do not always work

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

Offside front lower bump stop and rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,659 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front small amount of play in both upper/lower king pins/both sides

Offside Front lower part of bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,628 miles

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

offside front lower bump stop missing

rear brakes slightly binding

some freeplay in both front lower king pins

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front lower bump stop missing

rear brakes slightly binding

some freeplay in both front lower king pins

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,627 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,627 miles

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

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

front brakes binding

Fail 3 Nov 2010 41,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brakes binding

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,464 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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GPH 558K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPH 558K, 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 GPH 558K registered?

GPH 558K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is GPH 558K safe to buy?

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