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GYV 773J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,050 mi
Last recorded76,050 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 773J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,651 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,249 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,028 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 72,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,973 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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GYV 773J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYV 773J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GYV 773J?

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What year was GYV 773J registered?

GYV 773J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 18 June 1971.

Is GYV 773J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYV 773J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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