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JUY 187K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

29,470 mi
Last recorded29,470 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUY 187K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 29,470 miles

exhaust system metal support bracket behind silencer is chattering

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside front wheel bearing poor

oil seepage

wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,106 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 28,877 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to steering column (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 28,777 miles

slight corrosion at pedal box

Fail 24 Jan 2020 28,777 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,412 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,066 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 28,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,143 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel also clonks (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,714 miles

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in n/s o/s king pins

Fail 12 Aug 2014 26,714 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in n/s o/s king pins

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,361 miles

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

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

offside front road spring slightly weak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 25,361 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front road spring slightly weak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,537 miles

offside front lower trunion bolt rusty on play

offside front road spring weak

offside rear road spring weak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

offside front lower trunion bolt rusty on play

offside front road spring weak

offside rear road spring weak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,466 miles

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

Oil leak

non standard wheels fitted

offside floor and chassis and sill area corroding

tyres underinflated

Fail 23 Mar 2010 22,466 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

non standard wheels fitted

offside floor and chassis and sill area corroding

tyres underinflated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,279 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 18,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 18,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2007 16,892 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2006 16,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 16,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JUY 187K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 JUY 187K, 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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JUY 187K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1971.

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