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GYN 22J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,864 mi
Last recorded13,864 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 22J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,864 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 13,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,679 miles

both rear inner and outer sill repairs pot riveted

both rear inner wheel arch repairs pot riveted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 13,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,459 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,459 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 13,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 13,338 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 13,328 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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GYN 22J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GYN 22J, 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.

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GYN 22J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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