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GUL 325J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,529 mi
Last recorded68,529 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUL 325J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,529 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake lever slight side movement.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,492 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,new recommended (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever slight side movement.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 68,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure sheared at bottom (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,new recommended (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever slight side movement.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between centre & rear. (7.1.2)

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

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

handbrake lever slight side movement.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 68,214 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join between centre & rear. (7.1.2)

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

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

handbrake lever slight side movement.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 68,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear bump stop missing.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,167 miles

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,087 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn slight on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,024 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 67,922 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2008 67,637 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,580 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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GUL 325J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GUL 325J, 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 GUL 325J registered?

GUL 325J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is GUL 325J safe to buy?

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