MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front steering rack has slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front steering rack has slight play
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
slight play to o/s steering rack inner knuckle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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GYT 217J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYT 217J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GYT 217J registered?
GYT 217J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 May 1971.
Is GYT 217J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYT 217J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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