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GYV 631J

1971 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,421 mi
Last recorded2,421 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 631J
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 2,421 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 2,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub splines (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 2,390 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 2,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ignition light on

n/s inner sill corroded at rear

Fail 6 Aug 2014 2,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ignition light on

n/s inner sill corroded at rear

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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GYV 631J is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYV 631J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYV 631J registered?

GYV 631J is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 12 July 1971.

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