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GUD 359L

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,666 mi
Last recorded9,666 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 359L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 9,666 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 13,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 12,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 11,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 10,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 9,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 4,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 4,318 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 663 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 99,063 miles

adise slight wear in offside top and bottom trunnions

Pass 19 Dec 2009 97,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2007 96,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

clutch slave pipe leaking

drivers seat belt stalk fitted inside out

Pass 21 Dec 2006 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

clutch slave pipe leaking

drivers seat belt stalk fitted inside out

Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,505 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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GUD 359L is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GUD 359L, 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 GUD 359L registered?

GUD 359L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GUD 359L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUD 359L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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