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JJD 140K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,207 mi
Last recorded18,207 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJD 140K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 18,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 17,332 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Headlight surround (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 16,817 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced headlight surround (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,491 miles

both rear springs weak

Pass 24 May 2017 14,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring front bush perished

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring front bush perished

Pass 23 May 2016 13,588 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to nearside sill to body

rear axle travel straps perished and starting to split

Fail 19 May 2016 13,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to nearside sill to body

rear axle travel straps perished and starting to split

Pass 27 May 2015 12,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear axle straps perrished/split

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 12,525 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear axle straps perrished/split

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 11,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front brake hoses crimped

Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,441 miles

both front brake hoses crimped

Fail 7 May 2014 11,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 10,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion to sill and floor to sill sections show repairs

Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,671 miles

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

Offside front chassis rail coroded and hold but not within 30 cms of prescribed area/s

Offside front door step coroded and hold but not within 30 cms of prescribed area/s

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,884 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 9,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,343 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 8,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn.

front lower arm bushes starting to perish/split.

general oil leaks.

non mot item-clutch pedal rubber worn.

slight exhaust leak and fitted close to floor.

surface corrosion on offside outter sill panel.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,710 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

front lower arm bushes starting to perish/split.

general oil leaks.

non mot item-clutch pedal rubber worn.

slight exhaust leak and fitted close to floor.

surface corrosion on offside outter sill panel.

Fail 6 Jun 2009 8,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

surface corrision to o/s/f outter seal

Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,231 miles

front suspension bushes perishing.

poor screen washer jet operation.

slight exhaust leak from centre join.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,459 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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JJD 140K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JJD 140K, 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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JJD 140K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 10 August 1971.

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