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GTE 564K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,068 mi
Last recorded5,068 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTE 564K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 5,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 2,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2017 2,843 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) kingpin (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2016 728 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,387 miles

Diff Oil leaking.

Engine Oil leaking.

Gearbox Oil leaking

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 50,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Diff Oil leaking.

Engine Oil leaking.

Gearbox Oil leaking

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,460 miles

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

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

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

diff and gearbox leak

rear springs shackles bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,501 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,405 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,129 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,656 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 25,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GTE 564K 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 68.4%.

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 GTE 564K, 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.

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What year was GTE 564K registered?

GTE 564K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is GTE 564K safe to buy?

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