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GUV 593J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 593J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,533 miles

covers on outer sills

gearbox mountings rubber soggy with oil advise replacement

water pump bearings noisy,strongly advise replacement

Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

covers on outer sills

gearbox mountings rubber soggy with oil advise replacement

Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,392 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 93,322 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

chrome covers on sills

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,121 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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GUV 593J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GUV 593J, 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

How do I check the history of GUV 593J?

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What year was GUV 593J registered?

GUV 593J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 July 1971.

Is GUV 593J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUV 593J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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