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GYT 165J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,048 mi
Last recorded8,048 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYT 165J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 8,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 7,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 7,971 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 7,705 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outter wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre outter wall cracking

Pass 17 May 2017 7,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,446 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 6,013 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,902 miles

Oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 17 Aug 2009 5,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,864 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 5,864 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,820 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 5,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 5,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

naearside rear tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2005
Fail 9 Aug 2005 5,552 miles

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.

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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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.

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