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GVO 626K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,330 mi
Last recorded68,330 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 626K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,330 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 68,323 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,350 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 58,349 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 56,146 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,830 miles

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

noise from osf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 53,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,546 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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GVO 626K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GVO 626K, 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 GVO 626K registered?

GVO 626K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is GVO 626K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 626K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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