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JWB 403J

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,440 mi
Last recorded45,440 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 403J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,612 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise floor and chassis has had extensive welding repairs carried out

advise no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

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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JWB 403J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JWB 403J, 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

How do I check the history of JWB 403J?

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What year was JWB 403J registered?

JWB 403J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is JWB 403J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWB 403J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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