MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
both inner sills corroding
both outer sills corroding
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Accselorator pedal sticks
offside front floor badly rusted but on hole
rust hole to offside of brake master cylinder
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brake imbalance quite large
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JYY 490J is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 JYY 490J, 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 JYY 490J registered?
JYY 490J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 17 May 1971.
Is JYY 490J safe to buy?
The MOT history for JYY 490J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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