MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre outter wall cracking
Offside Rear tyre outter wall cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak centre box, previous weld repair (7.1.2)
Front wipers smear slightly
all 4 tyres cracking slightly
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
all four tyres cracking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in steering rack on offside
Oil leak
rear brake application slightly uneven
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
naearside rear tyre has small cracks in side wall
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
naearside rear tyre has small cracks in side wall
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYT 165J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 GYT 165J, 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.
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What year was GYT 165J registered?
GYT 165J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1971.
Is GYT 165J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYT 165J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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