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GYL 909J

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,903 mi
Last recorded66,903 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYL 909J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,560 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 66,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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GYL 909J is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYL 909J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GYL 909J?

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What year was GYL 909J registered?

GYL 909J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is GYL 909J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYL 909J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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