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GSL 128J

2006 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 128J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,752 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear dampness around hub and back plate

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 May 2015 46,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear hub seal leaking oil

nearside rear park brake reading lower than expected

rear axle hangers cracked and perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,209 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,998 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,943 miles

Oil leak

traces of oil around nearside rear hub and brake drum

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,943 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

traces of oil around nearside rear hub and brake drum

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,230 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,260 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,779 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,899 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY ON FRONT STUB PINS

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,607 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 32,605 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

nearside rear shock absorber fouling exhaust

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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GSL 128J is a 2006 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSL 128J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 20 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GSL 128J is a 2006 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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