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GRY 5D

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,656 mi
Last recorded31,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRY 5D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,656 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 21 Nov 2016 31,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,955 miles

handbrake travel

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 25,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,918 miles

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,176 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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GRY 5D is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GRY 5D, 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 GRY 5D registered?

GRY 5D is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1971.

Is GRY 5D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRY 5D shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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