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JPA 303K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,468 mi
Last recorded28,468 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 303K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 28,468 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 28,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,386 miles

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 30 Sep 2014 252,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,513 miles

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

rear diff damp

Fail 2 Oct 2013 24,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear diff damp

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,349 miles

Loose connection on radiator fan switch

Recently undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2012 23,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Loose connection on radiator fan switch

Recently undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,319 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 22,319 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,059 miles

n/s park brake slightly low in effort.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,692 miles

Nearside park brake low in effort

Pass 7 May 2008 19,852 miles

under body covered with underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2005 90,596 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 90,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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JPA 303K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JPA 303K, 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 JPA 303K registered?

JPA 303K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 9 November 1971.

Is JPA 303K safe to buy?

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