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HWJ 664J

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,634 mi
Last recorded69,634 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 664J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,611 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,472 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,236 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,493 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to being coated

Fail 16 Jul 2010 66,879 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to being coated

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,850 miles

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,764 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 66,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,685 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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HWJ 664J is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWJ 664J, 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

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What year was HWJ 664J registered?

HWJ 664J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 19 February 1971.

Is HWJ 664J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWJ 664J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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