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GYT 227J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,035 mi
Last recorded27,035 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYT 227J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,035 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 27,033 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,865 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 26,621 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 May 2018 26,621 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 May 2017 26,457 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 26,457 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 26,502 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 26,278 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 26,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 26,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 26,091 miles

all shockers poor condition

batterys insecure

slight lift in both lower trunions

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2012 26,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,963 miles

o/s/front brake pads low

rear axle straps broken

slight play in both upper trunions

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,358 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,358 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,272 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,311 miles

nearside rear axle reataining strap broken.

offside and nearside rear chassis sections surface corrosion

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2006 24,311 miles

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

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 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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