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GYR 370J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYR 370J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,899 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,599 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,228 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,325 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,323 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,807 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 75,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,135 miles

Brake fluid tested - PASS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under sealed heavy - major structure repairs

Fail 9 Feb 2006 71,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GYR 370J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GYR 370J, 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

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What year was GYR 370J registered?

GYR 370J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is GYR 370J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYR 370J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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