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GRX 865D

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,626 mi
Last recorded60,626 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 865D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 60,626 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,256 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,256 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 48,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,446 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 38,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,652 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 30,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

BRAKE INSPECTION

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

HIGH IMBALANCE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE (24%) 25%MAX

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL COLUMN

Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,092 miles

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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GRX 865D is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GRX 865D, 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 GRX 865D registered?

GRX 865D is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is GRX 865D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRX 865D shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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