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JMA 961K

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,088 mi
Last recorded37,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 961K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,088 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 37,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,014 miles

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

O/S front castle section holed outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jul 2013 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

O/S front castle section holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,876 miles

O/s front castle section and N/s jacking point corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,876 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/s front castle section and N/s jacking point corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside centre box section outrigger holed on end

slight movement/play in steeing column top universal joint under bonnet

Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,586 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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JMA 961K is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JMA 961K, 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 JMA 961K registered?

JMA 961K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is JMA 961K safe to buy?

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