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HXF 866J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXF 866J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,948 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor area outside prescribed area

o/s/f top & bottom trunion movement present.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,317 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 53,316 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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HXF 866J is a 1971 MG B GT in White 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 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 HXF 866J, 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.

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What year was HXF 866J registered?

HXF 866J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1971.

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