MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect lever type (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Lever type (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear axle strap perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Lever type (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear axle strap perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ENGINE RATTLE
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LEVER TYPE (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ENGINE RATTLE
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LEVER TYPE (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
ENGINE RATTLE
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LEVER TYPE (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
COOLING (KENLOWE) FAN NOT WORKING
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush REAR (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LEVCE LEVER TYPE (2.7.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working WHEN FOOT BRAKE APPLIED (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush REAR (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil LEVCE LEVER TYPE (2.7.3)
BRAKE PIPES UNDER BONNET POORLY ROUTED
EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED POOR CONDITION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL LOW
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL POOR CONDITION
OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE MINOR DAMAGE
OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION LEVEL OIL LEAK
OIL LEAK
UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION
CHROME SILL COVERS FITTED
METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY ROUTED
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION TRUNION
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ALL TYRES PERISHED CRACKED
CHROME SILL COVERS FITTED
METAL BRAKE PIPES POORLY ROUTED
NEARSIDE REAR AXLE STRAP BROKEN
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION TRUNION
WIPERS POOR
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
centre exhaust mounting broken
fuel pipe as rear poor condition
n/s/rear axle strap broken
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
centre exhaust mounting broken
fuel pipe as rear poor condition
n/s/rear axle strap broken
all shockers poor condition
batterys insecure
slight lift in both lower trunions
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all shockers poor condition
batterys insecure
clutch flexi hose leaking
slight lift in both lower trunions
slight play in steering rack
o/s/front brake pads low
rear axle straps broken
slight play in both upper trunions
batterys insercure
front brake pads very low slight drag on o/s/front
n/s/rear axle strap broken and o/s/rear in very poor condition
slight lift in lower trunions
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FUEL LINES POOR ROUTED
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
NEARSIDE FRONT ROLL BAR MOUNT DAMAGED
NEARSIDE REAR AXLE STRAP BROKEN OFFSIDE REAR IN POOR CONDITION.
OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (COPPER) BRAKE PIPE POORLY ROUTED.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
REAR CHASSIS SCETION BOOT FLOOR HEAVILY CORRODED.
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front roll bar bracket damaged.
nearside rear axle strap broken
nearside rear axle reataining strap broken.
offside and nearside rear chassis sections surface corrosion
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside rear axle reataining strap broken.
offside and nearside rear chassis sections surface corrosion
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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GYT 227J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 227J, 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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GYT 227J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 21 May 1971.
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