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GTD 297K

1971 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,792 mi
Last recorded9,792 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTD 297K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 9,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle underneath/chassis has been undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2017 9,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle underneath/chassis has been undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,444 miles

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

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

Vehicle underneath/chassis has been undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2015 9,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,958 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 8,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,599 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 8,599 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 8,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,124 miles

Both Rear Tyres, Cracking.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of Car has Surface Corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 7,834 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 6,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,964 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroding

offside and nearside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2006 5,572 miles

rear end of offside outer body sill starting to corrode

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GTD 297K is a 1971 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTD 297K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GTD 297K registered?

GTD 297K is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 August 1971.

Is GTD 297K safe to buy?

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