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JGH 904K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,627 mi
Last recorded36,627 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 904K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,627 miles

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

bonnet under lining come adrift on the o/s.

corrosion to jacking points and n/s sill

Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,489 miles

bonnet under lining come adrift on the o/s.

both n/s/f and o/s/f track rod ball joint dust covers starting to split.

slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,083 miles

both front tyres close to 1.6mm.

signs of corrosion to n/s/f floor/jacking point.

steering track rod boots starting to perish/split.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,081 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Stop lamp not working both rears. (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to 1.6mm.

signs of corrosion to n/s/f floor/jacking point.

steering track rod boots starting to perish/split.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,679 miles

Nearside corrosion to floor and jacking point

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,410 miles

slight free play in both front king pin bushes. (possible pin worn)

slight in balance rear foot brake.

Pass 30 May 2014 34,899 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s centre chassis/jacking point corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 34,896 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s centre chassis/jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,609 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside seat mounting point poor

steering rack slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 31,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear inner sills rusty

slight noise near side front wheel bearing?

Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JGH 904K 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 JGH 904K, 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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JGH 904K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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